Belfiore’s YIG members ratify wage increases and retirement savings improvements 

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January 19, 2024

Belfiore's YIG members Ratify

The members in Kitchener at Belfiore’s YIG ratified a five-year agreement on December 20, 2023.  

Wage increases are as follows: 

Full Time:

  • Date of Ratification – $1.50
  • May 2024 – $.50
  • May 2025 – $.70
  • May 2026 $.70
  • May 2027 – $.70
  • January 2028 – $.35

part time:

  • Date of Ratification – $1.00,
  • May 2024 – $.50
  • May 2025 – $.50
  • May 2026 – $.45,
  • May 2027 – $.40
  • and January 2028 – $.35

Additionally, language was negotiated to ensure a minimum wage gap is maintained. 

There will be a signing bonus for full-time workers at end rate of $1000, part-time at end rate of $500 and part-time mid-scale workers of $100.  

RRSP employer contributions for full-time employees will increase to $250 in 2024 and 2026 and for part-time to $150 for 2024 and 2026. 

The boot allowance will increase from $75 to $100.  

Union negotiating committee: Lucia Codeco. Union representatives: Mario Tardelli and Mike Windley. 


Catch up on all the negotiation highlights from across the province here.

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