February 16, 2012

Vancouver, BC – The Canada Industrial Relations Board has decided that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is the bargaining agent for airport screeners employed by G4S at 11 airports in the Pacific Region. In January 2011, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) issued a request for proposal, seeking contractors to provide passenger and baggage screening services at 89 airports in Canada. The airports were divided

Toronto, ON – Members of IAMAW Local lodge 2323 have ratified a new collective agreement with Toronto Ground Airport Services (TGAS) by a margin of 80 per cent. “This was a tough set of negotiations but in the end our members are very pleased with the outcome,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Lou Pagrach. The new agreement provides wage increases for the three job classifications of between 9

Mississauga, ON – The members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have ratified a new collective agreement with Wajax Industrial Components. The three-year agreement provides for wage increases of 2 per cent in the first year and 1.75 per cent in each of the remaining two years. The six members include shipper/receivers, Instrument Technician and Product Technician. Wajax is an important distributor of industrial components in Canada. IAMAW, among the largest

Brampton, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1295 have ratified a new collective agreement with Courtyard by Marriott. The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 2.5 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include : • Addition of Family Day as a statutory holiday • Increased benefits • Increased vacation time for part-time workers The 27 members provide housekeeping and maintenance services for the hotel. IAMAW, among the largest