Belfiore’s YIG members ratify wage increases and retirement savings improvements
January 19, 2024

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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