Members at SSP Canada Food Service at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport have ratified a new agreement with several gains, including significant wage increases.
The term of the contract is from February 12, 2020 to February 11, 2023 and covers 75 workers.
“1006A continues to grow in strength and numbers as we welcome more new members into our union family, this time from SSP Canada,” said President Wayne Hanley. “I’m proud to congratulate our members on achieving union representation and a new union contract.”
Members at SSP Canada work in a variety of roles, including serving/bartender, food service attendant, general utility and cook.
"It's fantastic to have union representation," said Gail Longworth, who works at SSP Canada. "It has got our members happy and excited to have a union contract– we have a lot of positive feedback."
The agreement was negotiated by Executive Assistant to the President Frank Ragni and Recorder Glacier Effs-Samuel.
Highlights
* Two paid sick days
* Vacation pay accrual
* Holiday pay entitlement
* 13% wage increase over the 3-year term
* New health and welfare benefits
