Strike averted at Ramada Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE — Unionized workers at the Ramada Prince George have reached a contract agreement.

UNITE HERE Local 40 says workers at the hotel voted 100 per cent in favour of a new contract with their employer which includes a $2 wage increase starting June 1, and a total wage increase of 16.5 to 19.5 per cent over the next two years for front desk agents, room attendants and baristas.

Others highlights of the deal include improved retirement benefits, with the hotel contributing 45 per cent more to the workers’ retirement plan by 2025 and new joint occupational health and safety committee language.

“We’ve needed this change for a long time and are happy with this hard-fought outcome. It’s been an honour working with the Union to achieve our new contract. By my co-workers and I standing united, we can now look forward to our future at this hotel,” said Monisa Boudreau, a housekeeper at Ramada Prince George.