UFCW 1006A members at Tok Transit, who work as bus drivers and mechanics for York Region Transit (YRT), have ratified a new union contract with several gains.
The term of the contract is from February 25, 2025 to February 24, 2031 and covers 290 members.
“We are satisfied and happy with the contract given the economic turmoil and global uncertainties,” said Leo Colamartino, a member of the negotiating committee. “It is good to know that we have the security and guarantee of having a job. We worked hard to achieve the contract. Negotiations were long and involved a lot of back and forth, but we are pleased that we came to an agreement with the company.”
The negotiating committee included, members, Leo Colamartino, Paula Dinnall, Emmy Hendrickx, Conrad Poon, Sheera Sadhra, Kokulan Shanmugathas and Executive Assistant to the President, Frank Ragni, Union Representatives, Glacier Effs-Samuel, Kallisha Hoyes and Joshua Robichaud.
“I am proud to congratulate our negotiating committee and our members at Tok Transit for securing a fair union contract,” said President Wayne Hanley. “UFCW representation ensures workers have the strength and ability to collectively negotiate and improve their rights and livelihoods for the better.”
Highlights
- A nearly 25 per cent wage increase over the contract term
- Break premium increases
- Increased shoe allowance
- Increased sick pay allowance
- Increased RRSP entitlement
