Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Wage Increases for Paramedical Employees in New Contract Restricted by Bill 124 Provisions Locals Local 305 Ratifications Sectors Healthcare Dunnville, ON—Paramedical employees working at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Dunnville ratified a three-year collective agreement providing wage increases limited to one percent per year by the provincial government’s Bill 124. The employees are represented by Grand River Valley Health Care Workers Union, CLAC Local 305. The union has represented them since January 2013. “Bill 124 is applied yet again to a group of overworked and underpaid healthcare workers,” says Michael Reid, CLAC Ontario healthcare coordinator and lead negotiator for the union. “With worker shortages becoming an increasing issue, our members will see a six or seven percent pay cut when counting for inflation. How does that address the need for more workers in the healthcare sector? “The government must come to the bargaining table and address the wage component because it is one of the key elements necessary to attract and retain hospital staff.” You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026