Machinists Ratify with SKF Canada Limited

Friday December 6, 2013
 
 
For Immediate Release
 
Markham, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 901 have ratified a new collective agreement with SKF Canada Limited.
 
The three-year agreement provides a wage increase of 1.75 per cent in the first year retroactive to June 30, 2013 and wage increases of 2 per cent in the second and third year respectively.
 
Other agreement highlights include :
Substantial improvement to defined benefit pension plan
Improvements to health services spending accounts
Increased personal time
Improvements to Lead Hand and Group Leader premiums
Life insurance premiums for retirees improved
Improved contract language
 
The 23 members consist of warehouse personnel, machinists and general utility workers. SKF is the world’s largest manufacturer of roller bearings.
 
 
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For further information:
Jim Snider – IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative
416-225-9003/613-919-2008
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416-735-9765