UFCW 1006A members, who work at the Radisson Blu hotel in downtown Toronto, have ratified a new union contract.
“We were happy with what we accomplished,” said Jemal Mousa, a member of the negotiating committee. “We did fairly well — we did good with pensions, benefits, sick leave and improved the retirement package. Everybody was happy.”
The contract is from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2027 and covers 60 members.
While Mousa said they were hoping for more, "what we got was satisfactory.”
President Wayne Hanley congratulated members.
“As a member of UFCW 1006A, you are part of a union and a movement which is advocating and achieving fairness, respect and dignity for workers across Ontario," said President Wayne Hanley. “I’m proud of our exceptional negotiating committee for being a strong and relentless voice for our members at this hotel and helping achieve significant improvements.”
Members of the negotiating committee included members, Venishraja Johnbosco, Victor Melendez, Jemal Mousa, Ketricia Nelson, Christine Owusu and Margaret Siwa and Regional Director Don Taylor and Union Representative Michael Hurley.
Highlights
- Wage increases of $1.50 per hour on ratification for non-gratuity employees (vast majoirty of members in the bargaining unit), and increases of $0.20 per hour to $1.20 per hour for gratuity employees. An additional 12 per cent in wage increases over the remainder of the contract for all employees in the bargaining unit.
- New lead hand premium for several departments and a new evening premium for housekeeping
- Improved bereavement leave
- Improved sick leave
- Shoe allowance for part-time employees
- Reduction in the room assignment for housekeepers (fewer checkouts)
- Increases to benefit and pension plan contributions
- Higher retirement allowance for certain age groups
