IAM Union

Members at Fabrene, a Magnera company, represented by IAM Local 2922 in North Bay, have ratified a new collective agreement following a recent round of negotiations. The bargaining unit opted for a two-year agreement, allowing for a shorter-term approach as they look ahead to returning to the table in the near future. The negotiating committee: John Lagassie, Riley Hall, Chris DeMarchi, Paul Marker, and Mark Larente, worked diligently to deliver

A new two-year collective agreement has been successfully reached for IAM Union members at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, delivering meaningful improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions. The agreement includes a 3.5% wage increase for all classifications in each year of the contract. In addition, Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) will receive a $1.00 special adjustment annually. These increases are retroactive to the agreement’s expiry date of November 1, 2024.

A new three-year collective agreement has been reached at the Courtyard by Marriott Mississauga, delivering a range of improvements that strengthen wages, working conditions, and overall support for employees. The agreement introduces steady wage increases over its three-year term. Employees will see an increase of $1.00 in the first year, followed by $0.75 in the second year, and $0.90 in the third year. In addition, lead hands will receive a

March 18, 2026 – Richmond, British Columbia: 102 members working at Wexxar Bel in Richmond, British Columbia, established picket lines, marking a significant escalation in their ongoing labour dispute with the Company. The action reflects growing frustration among workers who say their concerns have been consistently dismissed and their proposals ignored at the bargaining table. At the heart of the dispute is the lack of engagement at the bargaining table.

Members covered under the Peel Cheshire Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) have officially ratified a new one-year agreement, marking an important step forward in securing improved working conditions and benefits. The agreement, which takes effect on April 1, 2026, and runs through March 31, 2027, was ratified by members on March 11, 2026. This renewed contract delivers several meaningful gains for members. Among the highlights is a 3.25% wage increase, reinforcing