Hertz Canada Ltd. ratifies

Hertz Canada Ltd. ratifies wage increases, benefit coverage improvements and language gains with new contract for Toronto workers.

Hertz Canada Ltd. in Toronto ratified a three-year agreement on July 30, 2025.

Full and part-time workers who are not in progression will receive $ 1.10/hour in each year of the contract on July 1^st. Workers who are in progression will receive increases ranging from 50 to 75 cents per hour. There will be premium increases of: Lead person – $1.25 to $1.50, Off airport VSA – from $.75 to $ 1.00 and Billy Bishop airport CSR – from $.75 to $1.00.

In benefit improvements, a new health spending account was established of $300 each year. There will be an increase to life insurance benefits and dependant insurance for a spouse will increase from $5,000 to $10,000, and each child from $2,500 to $5,000. Basic dental and major services increased to $1,500 per year.  

Other language improvements include:

• Increase shoe allowance for VSA/IRR to $160 and Counter agents to $85.
• Medical note coverage increases to $30, and long forms increased to $75.
• The employer contribution to the Training and Education Fund will increase to $900 each year.
• Part-time workers will now be entitled to two floating holidays with pay.

Union negotiating committee: Ali Ahmed, Pathmarajah Jamesantony, and Lily Tan. Union representative: Mario Tardelli.

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