UFCW 1006A members at the Best Western hotel in Leamington voted to accept a new contract.
The term of the contract is March 1, 2025 to February 29, 2028 and covers 36 members.
“We got a great deal and I was super happy with it,” said Sara Bruner, a member of the negotiating committee. “We saw wage increases and a lot of positives — Members were happy with it. It’s nice to be able to go to our members and show that we achieved a great contract.”
The negotiating committee included members, Sara Bruner and Union Representatives Joe Blythe and Greg Penner.
For Bruner, union representation in the hotel industry makes a big difference.
“There is strength in numbers with the union,” she said.
President Wayne Hanley congratulated the members on the new contract.
“I want to thank our members at Best Western Leamington for their support and participation during the negotiations process,” said President Hanley. “When members are united and strong, they are more able to achieve gains, improve their rights and transform their workplace. I also want to recognize our negotiating committee for their hard work in securing a fair contract for our membership.”
Highlights
- Wage increases of 11 per cent in wage increases over the term of the union contract
- Retroactive pay
- Improvements to vacation and other leave provisions
- Improvements to statutory holiday pay
- Improvements to hours of work, call-in and overtime provisions, and workload management
- Improved union servicing and WSIB advocacy language
