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Members at the Extendicare group of nursing homes across Ontario ratified 10 new collective agreements with a firm 96 per cent approval. The new deal will see improvements in wages, benefits, working conditions, shift premiums and union representation.
“I am proud of the agreement we were able to achieve and the progress we have made for our members,” said Katha Fortier, Ontario Regional Director. “This negotiated settlement was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Unifor bargaining committee members from across Ontario. To receive such a high ratification is an endorsement of what our bargaining committee was able to secure on behalf of our members.”
In a sector where many unions rely on arbitration to settle every agreement, Unifor stands out in consistently achieving results through bargaining.
“Bargaining in the health care sector is some of the toughest negotiations our union faces,” said Deb Tveit, Assistant to the President. “To reach a bargained settlement and have it ratified by such a large percentage of the membership is a job well done by all of those involved. I want to thank all of the members for their support and solidarity and participation in the ratification process.”
