Friday, April 13, 2018 Wages, Benefits Improve with New Lafarge Contract Local 52 Ratifications Coldwater, ON—Employees working at Lafarge Coldwater have a new collective agreement. The contract was negotiated by Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 52. The agreement includes annual wage and pension improvements of 2.1 percent to 2.4 percent for all classifications over the length of the 36-month contract as well improvements each year to matching retirement savings contributions, improved vacation time off, improved vision coverage, and improved boot allowance. “This was a good outcome providing increases that surpass the cost of living,” says J.D. Alkema Regional Director. CLAC Local 52 has represented workers at Lafarge Coldwater since 1999. You might be interested in Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026