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Mississauga, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have ratified their first collective agreement with Dylatech Incorporated.
The agreement provides three incremental wage increases in the first year of $ .20/hour,
$ .30/hour, and $ .30/hour respectively. The second year has three incremental wage increases of $ .20/hour for a total of $1.40/hour over the life of the agreement. The current average wage is $11.00/hour.
Other agreement highlights include:
* A contribution of $ .50/hour to the IAM Pension Plan
* Five sick days
* Additional vacation time
Montréal, QC – Members of The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers will take to the streets of Montréal at 11:30 am this morning to protest the lack of support for Canada’s aerospace industry by federal and provincial governments.
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For Immediate Release
Toronto, On – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 235 have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Kraft Foods.
Toronto, On – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 235 have agreed to a one-year collective agreement with PHCP (Professional Hair Care Products) Limited.
“This agreement reflects the current state of the economy in the hair products business,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 78 Business Representative Paul Mitchell.
Whitby, On – The members of IAMAW Local Lodge 901 have agreed to a one year contract agreement with Nemato Composites Limited.
“The economy had a great deal of influence on this round of bargaining,” said IAMAW District Lodge 78 Business Representative Paul Mitchell. “Considering we were faced at one point with either a strike or a lockout, this is definitely a compromise by both sides.”
The 60 members manufacture fiberglass products for the recreational pool industry.
Toronto, On – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 901 have ratified a new collective agreement with SKF Canada Limited that includes a pension boost for retirees.
“It’s just another example of how the union looks after its members following their retirement,” explained IAMAW District 78 Business Representative Paul Mitchell. “The bargaining committee deserves all the credit because if there’s a pension benefit improvement for current workers, the committee ensures retirees are not forgotten.”