October 14, 2016

Machinists file “Unfair Labour Practice” against Air Canada

Friday October 14, 2016 For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – “Air Canada must come clean on the issue of an increased cap on pensionable earnings for our members,” demanded IAM Transportation District 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. Hospes was referring to documents filed late this afternoon against Air Canada with the Canada Industrial Relations Board, charging the airline with bad faith bargaining. “Information has come to

Machinists Ink New Deal with Compass Canada (Stratford)

Thursday October 13, 2016   For Immediate Release   Stratford, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 103 have ratified a new collective agreement with Compass Canada (Stratford) Ltd. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in the first year and 2.4 per cent in the second and third year respectively. Other agreement highlights include : Improved bereavement leave Improved Overtime language Increased safety footwear allowance   The