Best Western members in Sudbury ratify

Hospitality workers at the Best Western in Sudbury met on May 15, 2017, to review the details on a new four-year agreement.

The ratified contract includes a new wage progression grid to keep rates above any minimum wage introduced by the province. Members will receive wage increases totalling 4% over the contract term.

Members achieved a paid sick day for full-time employees with more than one year of service and a reduced sunset clause of 18 months, down from 24. Vacation entitlement improves to provide four weeks’ paid vacation after 10 years of service instead of the previous 15 years required.

Union Negotiating Committee: Union Reps Jeff Barry and Derek Jokhu, and Region 8 Director Sandra Rogerson.

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