Machinists’ News

Saint John, NB – Production, maintenance, material handlers, millwrights and machine operators at Canada’s only fire hydrant manufacturer voted to accept the new agreement which brought numerous improvements. Pensions, wages, benefits and vacation selection were some of the main issues for the LL835 members. Increases for orthodontics, especially for braces, a shift premium increase and long-service bonuses were all negotiated. Grand Lodge Representative Rick Arsenault negotiated the contract despite a

15 November, 2021 Edmonton, AB – It is our sad duty to inform you that Brother Jim Patterson, Business Representative and Organiser for IAM District 14 passed away tragically this past weekend. Jim had an incident with the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) he was in. We will share more details as we have them. “His family and his job were of great importance to him,” said Kevin Clark, Directing Business Representative

IAM Local 1922 members employed by Swiss Steel, Mississauga (formerly Schmoltz-Bickenbach Canada) ratified a new collective agreement on Saturday October 23.  The members identified their priorities and the committee worked tirelessly to convey these priorities to their employer. “Special thanks to negotiating committee members (in picture) Pradeep Chadha and Quentin Park for all their hard work. They truly were the voice of their members during this process”, said District 78 Directing

26 October, 2021 For immediate release Edmonton, AB – The IAM has scored a first in Alberta by organising 85 health care aides and LPNs working at Sheperd’s Care (Eden House) in Edmonton. The new members join the IAM Health Care group with Local 1722 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Principal organiser Matt Barnable, who has since taken on new responsibilities, said of the campaign, “It

26 October, 2021 Toronto, ON – After months of negotiations, the over 500 new IAM members employed by RNS Health Care Services overwhelmingly ratified their first contract. “These were difficult negotiations and it was done it completely virtually. We never met face-to-face with the employer. This is a big win for our new members,” said Jim Snider, IAM District 78 Business representative. The two-year deal secures contract language that provides for wage and vacation increases,

After some very difficult bargaining, the approximately 150 members of Local Lodge 2707 employed by Kromet International Inc. in Cambridge ratified a new three-year agreement. The solidarity shown by the members in support of their negotiation committee was tremendous. The three-year agreement provides for wage, pension, benefits, and vacation increases. Grand Lodge Representative Derek Ferguson would like to thank the Negotiation Committee: Sherry Cole, Laurie Sears, John Murphy, and Bev