Media Advisory - CAW Members At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Ratify Agreement

LAKE LOUISE, AB, Nov. 11 /CNW/ - CAW members working at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise have voted in favour of the tentative agreement by 84 per cent.

The CAW, who represents the grounds, maintenance and skilled trades employees, had reached a tentative agreement on November 6, 2009 .

"We are pleased to have concluded a deal that avoids a disruption during the World Cup events held here and that is acceptable to the membership," said CAW National Representative Todd Romanow. "There is still a lot to be done to properly compensate the workers at Chateau Lake Louise."

The agreement is a two year deal retroactive back to February 1, 2009 and contains improvements to benefits, wages and some contract language.

For further information: Todd Romanow, National Representative at [phone] or email [email protected]