Yes, Virginia, there is postal free enterprise. For Canadians using some franchised postal outlets, it’s appallingly free (and very expensive). Thanks to a very interesting e-mail making the rounds, Canadians are finding out about this price gouging. Most of us get the published Canada Post rates when we go to the Post Office for stamps. But how about those who use franchisees? Here’s one story worth repeating: A customer went
North Bay, ON – Employees at the Empire Living Centre have become the newest members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. “Our presence in the ‘Gateway City’ has been growing in the last year with the addition of workers at Ontario Patient Transfer and Seymour Doors,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 78 Organizer Scott Jackson. “With the tireless assistance of Ernie Giroux from IAMAW Local Lodge 2412, these
Toronto, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 235 have ratified a new collective agreement with CBS Outdoor Signs. The five-year agreement provides wage increases for hourly workers of a $750.00 signing bonus in the first year, $ .50 per hour in the second and third years and $ .55 per hour in the fourth and five year respectively. Piecework employees receive a $750.00 signing bonus in the first year
Montréal, QC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2727 have ratified a new collective agreement with Kraft Canada by a margin of 70 per cent. The four –year agreement provides wage increases of $ .75 per hour in the first year retroactive to April 1, 2010, and $ .70 per hour in each of the three remaining years of the agreement. Other agreement highlights include : • Modification for granting vacations
In Canada, regulations adopted by every level of government have historically helped to make this one of the safest, most desirable places to raise a family. But a slow, steady, and quiet erosion of regulations by our governments put Canadians’ health, safety and well-being increasingly at risk. This primer on regulation, by the CCPA’s Trish Hennessy, tells the story of Canada’s slippery slide into deregulation. It also provides resource information
North Bay, ON – The members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2412 have ratified a new collective agreement with Boart Longyear, which includes the possible implementation of the HPWO – High Performance Work Organization programme. “The employer is introducing more rod lines to its North Bay operation and this is tied to having a signed agreement going forward,” explained IAMAW Grand Lodge Representative Colin Cherry. “With the agreement in place, the
Bowmanville, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1295 employed by Kingsway Arms Incorporated are all smiles after ratifying a new collective agreement. ‘We’re extremely pleased with this agreement which includes the introduction of the IAM Pension Plan as well as improvements in many benefit areas,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 78 Directing Business Representative Paul Mitchell. The three-year agreement provides for wage increases of 1.5 per cent in the first
Penticton, BC – The IAMAW has broken new ground in its latest collective agreement with Moduline Industries Canada Limited. “For the first time, our workers over the age of 55 or with 30 years seniority can volunteer for a reduced work week schedule,” said IAMAW District Lodge 250 Directing Business Representative Stan Pickthall. The language calls for a four-day workweek and the participants must sign up for one calendar year
Montréal, QC – Workers at National Precision are the newest members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1758. “Health and Safety issues were the main reasons these workers sought protection and representation with the Machinists,” explained Hélène Fréchette, IAMAW District Lodge 11 Organizer. “Once these workers had a chance to talk with IAMAW District 11 Business Representative Pierre Brisebois, Luc Morasse, President of Local Lodge 1758 and other lodge officers, their choice
Boisbriand, QC – Aerospace workers at DCM Aéronautique have joined the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. “These workers were looking for respect from their employer and they weren’t getting it,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 11 Directing Business Representative David Chartrand. “They chose the Machinists because they wanted someone to represent their workplace concerns to the employer. Simply put they were tired of having their issues ignored.” The 20
