UFCW 1006A members at HMS Host at Toronto Pearson Airport have voted to accept a new contract with gains.
The contract term is January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028 and covers approximately 800 members.
“It was a fair contract especially with the way the economy is right now,” said Michelle Pow. “The contract was beneficial to the membership because we maintained what we had and we also made gains.”
Pow said it was good the contract was negotiated before the tariffs were implemented especially since it was a US company.
“Securing what we had was very important considering what is happening with the tariffs rights now.”
The negotiating committee included members, Nikki Barless, Carmen Daus, Darrin Miller, Karriannel Miller, Michelle Pow and Karleen Smith and Executive Assistant to the President, Frank Ragni and Union Representatives, Glacier Effs-Samuel, Joshua Robichaud.
“UFCW representation in the hospitality and food service sector is essential in ensuring workers are always protected,” said President Wayne Hanley. “Our union continues to ensure the voices and concerns of our members are heard in the workplace, at the negotiating table and beyond. I’m proud to congratulate our members at HMS Host on their new union contract.”
Highlights
- Substantial wage increases of 28 per cent over the term of the contract
- Improvements to RRSP matching contributions
- Increased shoe allowance
- Improved benefits entitlements
