BARRY’S BAY, Ont. – A new collective agreement at Valley Manor in Barry’s Bay will improve stability and guarantee wages and working conditions through to 2019, when redevelopment of the facility is expected to be completed.
The agreement, ratified by members of the United Steelworkers union (USW), also provides for improvements in the workers’ pension, benefits and vacation.
“We are happy to have negotiated an agreement that is equal to or greater than what would have been achieved through interest arbitration,” said Marty Warren, USW Ontario Director.
“Negotiation is always the best way to ensure that our members’ rights are protected. We are confident that improvements in wages and working conditions through the construction period will benefit our members, the residents and the community of Barry’s Bay,” said Warren
Valley Manor is currently a 90-bed facility in the town of Barry’s Bay, 200 km west of Ottawa. The 90 members of USW Local 6946 provide health care, housekeeping and dietary services.
“Long-term care is a growing and vital part of health care in Ontario,” said Warren. “Our members are proud of the work they do for members of our communities who deserve the best care possible.”
Marty Warren, USW Ontario Director, 416-243-8792
David Lipton, USW Staff Representative, 613-260-7205, 613-859-8403 (mobile), dlipton@usw.ca
Bob Gallagher, USW Communications, 416-544-5966, 416-424-2221, bgallagher@usw.ca
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 7619 has issued 72-hour strike notice to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper (HVC) operation near Logan Lake, B.C., following unsuccessful negotiations to reach a fair collective agreement. The notice was served Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., with the union preparing for potential strike action if an agreement […]
The jobs of thousands of USW members have been plunged into uncertainty due to U.S. tariffs, outsourcing and offshoring. In 2025, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has supported initiatives that help build union-to-union solidarity, which is critical to ensuring workers have a voice. Over the years, the USW has supported the efforts of the Mexican […]
Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers Director for Western Canada, released the following statement following the Alberta referendum vote: “Albertans have made their voices heard. They want to remain part of a strong, united Canada. Now it’s time to put division behind us and get back to work building a better future for working families. “It’s time […]