Machinists Ratify with Staybridge Suites Hotel

Friday February 14, 2014
 
 
For Immediate Release
 
 
Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified their first collective agreement with Staybridge Suites Hotel.
 
“This is a great first agreement for these workers,” said IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Kim Valliere. “This collective agreement is example of what a union can do for workers when given the opportunity.”
 
The three-year agreement provides wage increases of four per cent over the life of the contract. The workers were earning minimum wage prior to this agreement. Other agreement highlights include :
Implementation of a grievance procedure
Improvements to staff room for break periods and lunch
Establishment of vacation benefits and schedule
Establishment of overtime language
Implementation of bereavement leave
 
 
The eight members consist of housekeeping and kitchen staff. The IAM also represents hospitality workers in Ottawa, Sarnia, London, Oakville, Brampton, and Mississauga.
 
 
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For further information:
Kim Valliere – IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative
416-225-9003/519-496-2510
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416-735-9765