UFCW 1006A members at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto have ratified a new union contract.
“I’m pleased to congratulate our members at the Four Seasons hotel on their new contract,” said President Wayne Hanley. “Our negotiating committee worked tirelessly to ensure the voices of members were heard."
The negotiating committee included members, Murad Ahmed, Shea Dillon, Geejette Francisco, Joy Grotier, Peter Hou, Melvin Purisima, Mahbub Quadir, Mathew Shin, Rene Solano, Alex Turnquest, Juan Vivas, and Andrew Yhip, Executive Assistant to the President Jeff Ketelaars, and Regional Director Don Taylor.
The term of the contract is October 5, 2025 to October 4, 2030 and covers 335 members.
Highlights
- Wage increases of 20 per cent over the term of the contract
- First paid sick day for full-time staff
- Improved pension and benefit contributions
- New scheduling system giving senior full-time staff first choice on days off and shifts
- New classifications (Barista, Private Bar Attendant, Uniform Attendant) added to the wage grid
- Gratuity/service-charge protections for tipped staff
- Elimination of the Attendance program
- Signing bonus for gratuity members
- Signing bonuses for gratuity members
