August 25, 2011

North Bay, ON – Machinists members employed by Empire Living Centre have ratified their first collective agreement. The agreement provides wage increases of 3 per cent in the first year and 2 per cent in the second and third years respectively. “Seniority provisions were a big concern for these workers when they joined us back in February of this year,” explained IAMAW Grand Lodge Representative Colin Cherry. “With this agreement,

Brampton, ON – Housekeeping staff at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot in Brampton, members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1295, have ratified their first collective agreement. The agreement provides wage increases of 40 cents per hour in each of the year agreement. Other agreement highlights include : • Hours of work awarded by seniority • Improved vacation benefits • Two additional holidays • Benefits package improved The 12 members were