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The deal runs from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026 and includes wage increases for labourers and carpenters, plus updates to benefits and scheduling.
At a glance
Union: Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council
Employer: 1712033 Ontario Inc. o/a Winmar Niagara
Province: Ontario
Term: Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2026
Top wage: $30.90/hour (Carpenter, 2026)
Vacation: 8% of regular straight-time hourly rate (4% vacation pay + 4% in lieu of statutory holidays)
Benefits: Health and welfare program contributions begin Oct. 1, 2025
Wages
General Labourer
| Effective Date | Base Wage | Vacation (8%) | Total Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2025 | $21.00 | $1.68 | $22.68 | |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | $22.10 | $1.77 | $26.50 | Includes $2.63 benefits, $0.66 work dues, $0.40 funds |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | $22.10 | $1.77 | $26.50 | Same as above |
Carpenter
| Effective Date | Base Wage | Vacation (8%) | Total Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2025 | $30.50 | $2.44 | $32.94 | |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | $30.90 | $2.47 | $36.00 | Includes $2.63 benefits, $0.92 work dues, $0.40 funds |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | $30.90 | $2.47 | $36.00 | Same as above |
Benefits
- Health & Welfare contributions start Oct. 1, 2025
- Pension plan contributions included in wage package
- Training Fund and Tri-Fund contributions
- Legal and Scholarship Funds contributions
Hours, Overtime & Scheduling
- Normal workweek: 44 hours (Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Standard workday: 9 hours
- Overtime: 1.5x for hours over 44 per week and on-call call-ins
- Double time for statutory holidays
- Paid time for staff meetings and training
Leaves & Time Off
Vacation Entitlement
| Years of Service | Weeks | % of Gross Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | 2 | 4% (plus 4% for statutory holidays) |
Paid Holidays
| Holidays Covered |
|---|
| New Year’s Day |
| Family Day |
| Good Friday |
| Victoria Day |
| Canada Day |
| Labour Day |
| Thanksgiving Day |
| Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day |
Other leaves include:
- Bereavement leave (not specified in summary but included in ESA compliance)
- Jury duty leave
- Parental and pregnancy leave as per legislation
Other Highlights
- Job security: No subcontracting if it results in layoffs or reduced hours, except emergencies
- Grievance procedure: Two-step grievance process with access to arbitration
- Health & safety: Compliance with OHSA, employer-provided PPE, reimbursement up to $125/year for safety boots/clothing (after 500 hours worked)
- Return to work: Early and safe return-to-work provisions after workplace injury
- On-call work: Equitable rotation for emergency response
