Members at Thunder Bay Delta Hotel ratify first collective agreement

On September 24, 2025, the hospitality workers at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Thunder Bay voted to ratify their very first collective agreement as UFCW Local 175 members.

The ratification followed a difficult round of bargaining, including 15 days in negotiations and three days in conciliation. The main issue at the table for these members was wages.

Union members at the hotel will see an increase of 5% in year one, 2.5% in year two, and 3% in year three. In addition, language ensures that no rates will fall below $0.25 over minimum wage. The Union Negotiating Committee also successfully maintained the workers’ health and welfare benefits despite the employer’s attempt to take them away.

Members secured language prohibiting harassment and unprofessional conduct, establishing a Joint Labour Management Committee, and more.

This first Union contract contains important grievance and arbitration procedure language, which helps provide job security and ensures the employer meets their obligations under the agreement by giving members an official complaint process.

The bargaining unit at the Delta by Marriott in Thunder Bay is comprised of 57 full-time and 39 part-time employees who work in Maintenance, Housekeeping, Front Desk Services, Food & Beverage, Banquets, and more.

Union Negotiating Committee: Emma Fergus-Moore, Christal Onichuk, Union Representative Alex Stubbs, and Regional Director Tracy Stubbs.

The employees at the Delta by Marriott first joined UFCW Local 175 early in 2024. You can read more about their campaign here.

Curious about how joining UFCW Locals 175 & 633 can help you improve your working conditions? Learn more here.