Avis members secure three-year deal with significant wage increases
October 3, 2025
The 166 members employed at Avis Car in Etobicoke have achieved a new three-year collective agreement with wage improvements that meet or exceed increases seen at other employers in the sector.
Improvements to end rates over the three-year term will bring increases of $1.25 per hour in year one, $1.10 per hour in year two, and $1.10 per hour in year three. In addition, 13 employees will benefit from a further wage adjustment of $.25 per hour in each year. Employees on the progression grid will also see rate improvements.
Premiums improve to provide $1.50 per hour for Lead, and all off-airport service agents will receive an increased premium of $1 per hour.
Members will further benefit from health and welfare improvements:
- Massage therapy coverage increases to $500, up from $200.
- Dental coverage will increase to $1,500.
- Vision care improves to $400.
- Medical note reimbursement improves to cover $30.
In addition, the shoe allowance improves to $150 for employees in the service agent, shuttler, rapid return, and select/go classifications. Counter agents receive an improved shoe allowance of $100.
Long-service Avis members with 23 years or more at the employer will benefit from an additional service paid day off for a total of two per year.
The agreement at Avis, ratified on September 17, 2025, covers 141 full-time and 25 part-time employees in the bargaining unit.
Union Negotiating Committee: Alexander Asfaha, Delroy Bartley, Yonis Jama, Misha Stojicevic, and Union Representative Mario Tardelli.
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