Members of Unifor Local 3000 have ratified a new collective agreement with the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, resulting in what the union called significant wage increases and reduced housekeeping workloads.
“This agreement raises the bar in the hospitality industry for all hotel workers,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The bargaining committee could not have achieved these gains without the strength and solidarity from the members on the floor.”
Wage hikes, benefit improvements
Under the three-year contract, wages will increase between 22% and 32%, translating to hourly raises ranging from $4.19 to $6.81, depending on the classification.
The agreement also boosts the annual vision care benefit to $350 and introduces up to $3,000 in orthodontics care for members. Additionally, housekeeping staff will see a reduction in their daily room limits.
Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle praised the contributions of Local 3000 members, stating, “Unifor members help make the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel one of the cornerstones in Vancouver’s downtown hospitality sector. This contract reflects the professional and high-quality work done by Local 3000 and they should be proud of what they’ve accomplished.”
New paid holidays
The agreement also designates the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day as paid holidays, and includes improved workplace protocols aimed at promoting respect, integrity, and trust.
Unifor Local 3000 represents over 140 members at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, covering roles in the restaurant, kitchen, front desk, maintenance, banquets, and housekeeping departments. The hotel is owned by APA Hotels and Resorts, a Japanese hospitality corporation.
Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, represents 320,000 workers across various industries.