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Unifor Local 195 members working at the Best Western Plus in Windsor sent the employer an unequivocal message by voting 90% against the inadequate offer from the employer in a mandatory vote.
“Local 195 members will not be bullied into a contract that doesn’t address their concerns,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “It’s time for the employer to begin good-faith negotiations to resolve this dispute. We’re ready to get a fair deal and won’t settle for anything less.”
Under Ontario labour law, Local 195 members were required to vote on a so-called “final offer” from the employer. Voting took place between noon on Monday, June 16 to noon on Tuesday, June 17.
“Frankly, this vote was a waste of time. The bargaining committee has been clear about the path to a new contract, but the employer tried to take a shortcut,” said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. “We trust that this result will demonstrate that there is no substitute for good-faith negotiations.”
Unifor Local 195 represents nearly 40 workers in guest services, housekeeping, and maintenance at the hotel, who have been on strike since June 1, 2025.
Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
