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Unifor Members Ratify Contract Ending CN Tower Lockout

Workers secured a three-year deal with annual wage hikes, enhanced benefits plus a scheduled reopening of CN Tower restaurants.

Overview

  • Unifor Local 4271 members ratified the tentative agreement on Sunday, ending a two-week lockout that began on June 30.
  • About 250 hospitality staff, including chefs, servers and bartenders, will return as dining operations resume Tuesday.
  • The agreement guarantees first-year wage increases of 4% for tip earners and 4.25% for non-tipped workers, followed by 2.5% raises in each of the next two years.
  • The contract enhances health and dental coverage, updates gratuity policies and adds annual retirement allowances.
  • Unifor national president Lana Payne said the outcome demonstrates the impact of solidarity in securing fair terms.