Members at Guelph Holiday Inn Express ratify new contract – UFCW 175

Guelph, Ont. – August 14, 2015 – UFCW Canada Local 175 members working at the Holiday Inn Express in Guelph, Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement. The Holiday Inn members work as housekeeping staff for one of the most popular hotel chains in North America.

The new three-year contract provides numerous gains to members, including a wage increase of 8 percent over the life of the agreement, improved benefits, and enhanced contract language surrounding float holidays. Members will also receive increased bereavement leave and vacation entitlement.

The union negotiating committee included UFCW Canada Local 175 member Tasha Greene and union representative Rob Nicholas.