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Kitchener, On – Employees at Ontario Patient Transfer’s newest base in Kitchener, west of Toronto, are the latest members of the Machinists. The newest additions to IAMAW Local Lodge 1295 bring the total number of IAMAW members at OPT to 182 at bases in Hamilton, Kitchener, Winchester and Arnprior. ‘These workers were looking for representation and a champion for their concerns over province-wide regulation and standardization of the industry,” said

Sarnia, On – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1295 employed as Medical Attendants by Voyageur Patient Transfer Services are all smiles after ratifying their first collective agreement. “These people joined the Machinists for better representation, wages and respect on the job and I think we delivered that in this first collective agreement,” explained IAMAW District 78 Organizer Ralph Martin. “A premium for on-call work was a big issue for the

Calgary, AB – Maintenance workers at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede will attempt to draw public attention to their stalled contract negotiations as the Stampede opens for its 112th season. The 42 members of IAMAW Local Lodge 99 are seeking their first collective agreement as well as a solution to their biggest problem. “Over half of this membership is part-time but they’re working 40 hours a week for only half

North Bay, On – Workers at Seymour Windows & Doors Limited are the newest members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. “These workers were looking for someone to represent their concerns with their employer and they found a voice with the Machinists,” said IAMAW District 78 Organizer Scott Jackson. “This organizing victory was made possible through the efforts of Ernie Giroux, of IAMAW Local Lodge 2412. He’s

Lachine, QC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2468, employed as office technicians at Rolls Royce Canada, have a new collective agreement. The 170 members ratified the new three-year agreement by a margin of 80 per cent. The new agreement provides for a lump sum payment of $2,500 in the first year and wage increases of 2 percent and 2.5 per cent in the second and third year respectively. The

Montréal, QC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 869 have ratified a new collective agreement with Rolls Royce Canada by a margin of 59.6 per cent. The three-year agreement provides wage increases 2.5 per cent in each of the first two years and 3 per cent in the third year. Other agreement highlights include : • Reduced time for new probationary employees • Employers contribution to drug insurance for retirees age

Vancouver, BC – There will not be a strike at Avcorp Industries. Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 11 have ratified a new three-year agreement by a margin of 69 per cent. “There were 22 days of full intensive meetings to reach this agreement,” said IAMAW District 250 Directing Business Representative Stan Pickthall. “This round of bargaining with this employer was the toughest in my experience and our bargaining committee of