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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.

FILE - In this July 26, 2015 file photo, the sun sets over the CN Tower and Rogers Centre during the closing ceremonies of the Pan Am Games in Toronto. Toronto’s attractions are getting an extra dose of attention because the city is hosting the 2016 NBA All-Star game.

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.