December 2015

Machinists reach tentative 10-year deal with Air Canada
Machinists' News

Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has reached an unprecedented tentative ten-year collective agreement with Air Canada. The tentative agreement follows a week of intense round the clock bargaining in Vancouver. “This agreement provides job security for our mechanics and airport workers,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. “This is the first time in over a decade we

Work with Us on Air Canada Maintenance Jobs Machinists Ask Federal Government!
Machinists' News

 Toronto, On – Canada’s largest air transport sector union – The International Association of Machinists (IAM) – is asking the federal government to work with it to ensure the Air Canada Public Participation Act (ACPPA) is upheld. Recently, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that Air Canada had contravened the ACPPA by moving its heavy maintenance work out of Montreal, Winnipeg and Mississauga. In fact, the airline sent most of

Western Toyota The long road to Certification and First Agreement
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Wednesday December 9, 2015   For Immediate Release   Corner Brook, NL – The road for representation for the workers at Western Toyota began in February of this year. It culminated in November with a first agreement for the 17 newest members of IAM Local Lodge 544. When the employer received notice of the organizing drive by the IAM, three mechanics were fired and the pay structure was changed. Four

Machinists Ratify Deal with Courtyard Marriott
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Monday December 7, 2015 For Immediate Release Brampton, ON – Members of IAM Hotel and Healthcare Local Lodge 1295 have ratified a new collective agreement with Courtyard Marriott in Brampton. The four-year agreement provides wage increases 3 per cent in the first year, 2.5 per cent in the second, third and fourth years respectively. Other agreement highlights include : Increased holidays for part time workers Introduction of three paid sick days

Machinists Ratify New Deal with Ecojustice Canada
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Monday December 7, 2015   For Immediate Release   Toronto, On – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1922 have ratified a new collective agreement with Ecojustice Canada. The new three-year agreement provides for a lump sum wage improvement in the first year and wage increases of 2 per cent in the second year and 1.5 per cent in the third year respectively. Other agreement highlights include : Improved vision care benefits