News Releases

Machinists Ratify with Schmolz Bikenbach!

  Monday February 11, 2013   For Immediate Release   Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1922 have ratified a new collective agreement with Schmolz Bikenbach Canada.   “There is a significant increase in the amount the employer will now pay toward the cost of the employee benefit package and this was vital in obtaining an agreement,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Directing Business Representative Paul Mitchell.  

Air Canada Court Decision Proves we were Right!

  Thursday February 7, 2013   For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – “The court decision handed down this week ordering Air Canada to maintain repair and overhaul operations in Canada proves we were right all along,” said a pleased Dave Ritchie, IAM General Vice President.   On Monday, the Quebec Superior Court sided with the Quebec government’s contention that Air Canada was obligated to do their maintenance work in

Machinists Ink New Agreement with Autoliv Canada

  Tuesday January 29, 2013   For Immediate Release   Markham, ON – The members of IAM Local Lodge 2113 have ratified a new collective agreement with Autoliv Canada Inc.   The three-year agreement provides wage increases for tier one workers of 2 per cent in the first year, 2.25 per cent in the second year and 2.5 per cent in the third year. Tier two employees receive a 2.5

Les Machinistes ratifient une nouvelle entente avec Autoliv Canada!

  Mardi 29 janvier 2013 À publier immédiatement   Markham, ON – Les membres de la section locale 2113 de l’AIMTA ont ratifié une nouvelle convention collective avec Autoliv Canada Inc.   L’entente d’une durée de trois ans prévoit des augmentations de salaire de 2 % la première année, de 2,25 % la deuxième année et de 2,5 % la troisième année pour les travailleurs de niveau 1. Les employés de niveau 2, quant à

Machinists Ratify Agreement with Howard Marten

Tuesday January 29, 2013 For Immediate Release Pickering, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 901 have ratified a new collective agreement with Howard Marten Company Limited. “The wage progression review procedure was a very contentious issue for our people,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Jim Snider. “We were able to replace it with an automatic wage progression system for each classification which satisfied our members.” The three-year

IAM Local Lodge 2921 Executive Board Holds First meeting!

  Friday January 18, 2013   For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – The Executive Board of IAM Local Lodge 2921, held its first Executive Board meeting this week. Local Lodge 2921 which represents more than 1800 airport security screeners at Toronto’s Pearson International and Billy Bishop International Airports is the most recent addition to IAM District Lodge 140.   The eight-member board took office following elections conducted by the

Les Machinistes ratifient une nouvelle entente avec Cummins Western Canada (division de Calgary)

  Jeudi 18 janvier 2013 À publier immédiatement   Calgary, AB – Les membres de la section locale 1722 de l’AIM ont ratifié une nouvelle convention collective avec Cummins Western Canada (Calgary) Ltd.   « Les négociations se sont avérées longues et ardues, mais, grâce à l’intervention d’un médiateur, nous avons pu éviter une grève et conclure un contrat de travail relativement avantageux », explique Dan Uchacz, agent d’affaires pour le district

Machinists Ratify New Agreement with Cummins Western Canada (Calgary Branch)

  Thursday, January 18, 2013 For Immediate Release   Calgary, AB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1722 have ratified a new collective agreement with Cummins Western Canada (Calgary) Ltd.   “It was a long and drawn out set of negotiations but with the help of a mediator we were able to avert a strike and settle with a relatively good contract,” explained IAM District Lodge 14 Business Representative Dan

HealthTrans Workers Gain in First Agreement!

  Monday January 14, 2013 For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – Results of their first collective agreement have validated the decision by HealthTrans Workers to join the IAM.   “These newest members of Local Lodge 1295 are very pleased with their first collective agreement,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Ralph Martin.   The two-year agreement provides wage increases ranging from 4 to10 per cent in the first

Les travailleurs de HealthTrans obtiennent une première convention collective!

  Lundi 14 janvier 2013 À publier immédiatement   Toronto, ON – Forts de leur première convention collective, les travailleurs de HealthTrans viennent d’obtenir la validation de leur décision d’adhérer à l’AIM.   « Ces plus récents membres de la sections locale 1295 sont très satisfaits de leur première convention collective », explique Ralph Martin, agente d’affaires pour le district 78 de l’AIM.   L’entente d’une durée de deux ans prévoit des