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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver workers ratify new contract, union says

A union representing hundreds of workers at the historic Vancouver hotel says members voted to approve a new contract that includes significant raises.

Reported by Vancouver Is Awesome; union and hotel confirmation pending.

Interior of a grand hotel lobby with staff at the front deskIllustrative photo
Interior of a grand hotel lobby with staff at the front desk. Photo: Zoshua Colah / Unsplash · Unsplash License

Workers at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver have ratified a new contract, according to a union that represents hundreds of workers at the historic hotel, Vancouver Is Awesome reported.

The union said members voted to ratify the agreement and that it includes significant raises. The report's headline also described the contract as including better wages and benefits.

Why it matters

The agreement affects workers at one of Vancouver's historic hotels. Wage gains for hospitality staff are closely watched in a city with high living costs.

What we know

  • A union representing hundreds of workers at the hotel says members voted to ratify the new contract.
  • The union says the contract includes significant raises.
  • Vancouver Is Awesome's headline said the deal includes better wages and benefits.
  • The hotel is described as historic and is located in Vancouver.

What happens next

Confirmation from the union or the hotel is pending.

Sources

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