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The deal runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 and includes wage increases of $0.80, $0.50, and $1.50 over the term, plus updates to benefits and scheduling.
At a glance
Union: Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), Local 1059
Employer: 1659894 Ontario Ltd. o/a ServiceMaster Contract Services
Province: Ontario
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Top wage: $21.00 (Cleaner, July 1, 2027)
Vacation: 2–6 weeks based on service (4–12% vacation pay)
Benefits: Employer contributions rising from $180 to $200/month for health, dental, and life insurance
Wages
Cleaner
| Effective Date | Rate |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | $19.00 |
| July 1, 2026 | $19.50 |
| July 1, 2027 | $21.00 |
Premiums:
- $0.50 night shift premium
- $0.50 lead hand premium
- Employer guarantees $1.00 above minimum wage
Bonus: $50 December bonus each year
Benefits
- Health, dental, and major medical coverage
- Life insurance
- Employer contribution: $180/month (2025), $190 (2026), $200 (2027)
- Employee contribution: $40/month
Hours, Overtime & Scheduling
- Standard workweek: 44 hours
- Overtime: Paid after 44 hours/week or 9 hours/day at time-and-a-half
- Additional hours offered by seniority on a voluntary basis
- Call-in pay: Minimum 4 hours or time-and-a-half, whichever is greater
- Reporting pay: 4 hours if no work available
Leaves & Time Off
Vacation Entitlement
| Years of Service | Weeks | % of Gross Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| <5 years | 2 | 4% |
| 5+ years | 3 | 6% |
| 10+ years | 5 | 10% |
| 12+ years | 6 | 12% |
Paid Holidays
| Holidays Covered |
|---|
| New Year’s Day |
| Family Day |
| Good Friday |
| Easter Monday |
| Victoria Day |
| Canada Day |
| Civic Holiday |
| Labour Day |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Remembrance Day |
| Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day |
| Floater (after 6 months’ service) |
Other Leaves
- Bereavement: Up to 5 paid days (immediate family), 1 day for extended family
- Sick leave: 4 paid days per year (unused days paid out the following year)
- Jury duty: Employer tops up to regular pay
- Unpaid leaves: Sickness, disability, maternity, personal/family responsibilities
Other Highlights
- Employer supplies uniforms, PPE, and pays $125 annually for safety footwear
- Job posting and promotion rights based on seniority
- Grievance procedure with arbitration option
- Seniority governs layoff and recall
- Commitment to Ontario Human Rights Code and non-discrimination
- Union security and dues check-off
- Monthly union-management meetings for problem-solving
- Health & safety obligations maintained
