A new contract agreement has been reached for unionized workers on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge.
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) said in a statement that "the new four-year agreement will span to November 2023, allowing for continued stability as the corporation maintains its focus on delivering the best quality services to partners and clients."
Just over 40 employees including toll collectors, maintenance workers and cleaners, are covered by the deal. The members of Local 501 of the Public Service Alliance of Canada will get cost of living increases and improvements to entry-level wages.
“Recruiting and retaining a high calibre and deeply engaged workforce is critical to the Federal Bridge Corporation," said FBCL Chief Executive Officer Natalie Kinloch. "Both parties came to the bargaining table with an open mind and a desire to arrive at a mutually beneficial outcome in a reasonable time frame."
FBCL owns, manages and operates international bridges and associated structures in Point Edward, Sault Ste. Marie, Lansdowne (Thousand Islands) and Cornwall, Ontario.
