November 2013

Machinists Certify Former And New Members at L-3 in Trenton

Monday November 18, 2013   For Immediate Release   Trenton, ON – Former members of the IAM, together with many new members employed at L-3 MAS in Trenton Ontario are back in the union fold. “Many of these folks are former employees of Air Canada who opted to go with a new employer when Air Canada shed some of its maintenance contracts in 2009,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Bill

Machinists Ratify Agreement with Kingsway Arms

Tuesday November 19, 2013     For Immediate Release     Clarington, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified a new collective agreement with Kingsway Arms Retirement Home.   The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in each of the first two years and 3 per cent in the third year. Other agreement highlights include : • Increased contributions to the IAM pension plan •

Machinists Organize More Hospitality Workers

Tuesday November 19, 2013   For Immediate Release     Ottawa, ON – Workers at the Quality Inn in the Ottawa suburb of Orleans, have joined the IAM.   “This is our first hotel in the Ottawa area,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Organizer Scott Jackson. “These workers had a need for better wages and benefits as well as a voice with experience in the hospitality sector that could address