Monday, June 15, 2026 Toronto Construction Workers Ratify First CLAC Collective Agreement with Clonard Group Local 52 Ratifications Construction TORONTO—Employees of Clonard Group Inc., a construction contractor providing site maintenance and related services across the Greater Toronto Area, unanimously ratified a new two-year collective agreement, securing wage increases, improved benefits, and new retirement supports. The employees left their previous union to join Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 52, in 2025. The group, which includes labourers and carpenters, secured wage improvements, a clearer wage progression path, new premiums, and enhanced benefits coverage. The agreement also introduces participation in the CLAC Pension Plan, providing long-term retirement security for members. “This group of workers had a frustrating couple years with their previous union,” says Robert Brink, CLAC representative. “With an excellent agreement in place, we’re looking forward to a more stable future with wages, a pension, and benefits that put these workers on a solid path.” Clonard Group performs work on projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area. You might be interested in Eden Villa Retirement and Assisted Living Workers Ratify New Contract with Wage and Pension Gains 13 Aug 2026 CLAC and Mohawk College Partner to Expand and Accelerate Skilled Trades Training in Ontario 12 Aug 2026 Premier Horticulture Workers End Strike, Ratifying New Four-Year Contract 10 Aug 2026 The Monster Within Is Not a Monster at All 10 Aug 2026