What Can a Union Do for You? Just Look at These Wins

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Billy ONeill
/November 04, 2025

From casinos to theatres, aquariums to private clubs—Unifor members across the hospitality, tourism, and live performance sectors are proving that when we bargain together, we win.

Here are just a few real-world examples of what workers like you have achieved by joining Unifor:


Arbutus Club (Vancouver)
Workers secured at least a 16% wage increase, retroactive pay, and enhanced benefits for massage, therapy, vision, and footwear.

Arts Club Theatre (Vancouver)
Front-of-house and backstage crews now enjoy a 4-hour minimum call-in, protecting both income and dignity.

CN Tower (Toronto)
Raises of 4.25% annually, plus targeted increases for café cooks and utility workers, alongside major benefit upgrades and shorter benefit wait times for part-timers.

Ripley’s Aquarium (Toronto)
Members won $1/hr raises, new sick days, stronger scheduling rights, and better job security.

Oakham House (Toronto Metropolitan University)
Student and part-time workers secured up to 15% wage increases, paid holidays, and faster access to top wages.

W Hotel (Toronto)
Front desk, housekeeping, F&B staff got $1.75–$2.85/hr increases, enhanced tips, and a move toward a defined benefit pension.

Caesars Windsor (Windsor)
Members ratified a historic deal with 3 years of raises, pension increases, and up to $1,600 in signing bonuses. Highest paid in the industry.

Casino Rama (Orillia)
Workers earned 3%, 3%, and 3.5% increases over 3 years—with skilled trades seeing 5% annually.


These aren’t just numbers—these are concrete improvements to real people’s lives. Wage security, better benefits, job protections, and a voice at work are within reach when you unionize with Unifor.

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Billy O’Neill
Unifor National Representative, Organizing
📞 416.605.1443
✉️ [email protected]

Lucy Alessio
Unifor National Coordinator, Organizing
📞 416.998.3189
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