October 30, 2008

Thursday October 30, 2008 For Immediate ReleaseToronto, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1295 employed by the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre have ratified their first collective agreement.The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2.25 per cent in the first year and 2.5 per cent in each of the remaining two years. Some workers will also receive wage adjustments to equalize pay scales. Other agreement highlights include : * Introduction of

Thursday October 30, 2008 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 235 have ratified a new collective agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 3 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include : * Improved medical and dental benefits * Skilled trades premium increased from $ .10/hour to $ .35/hour The 45 members perform maintenance servicing on TTC streetcars