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
Toronto, On – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2323 have ratified their first collective agreement with Toronto Ground Airport Services. “As first agreements go, we consider this one to be very acceptable,” said IAMAW District 140 Organizer Ian Morland. The two-year agreement provides wage increases of 3 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include a paid lunch and improved benefits. The 175 members were organized last November. They
Cambridge, On – Team Members at Toyota assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock have asked the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for union representation. “The inside organizing committee have been canvassing workers for the past several months and they have received numerous requests for a return of the IAM,” said IAM District 140 Organizer Ian Morland. The IAM attempted to organize the two plants in a drive from
Vancouver, B.C. – The quick resolution to negotiations and the contents of the new collective agreement with Jim Pattison Toyota Downtown has resulted in three new members for the Machinists! “The fact that we settled negotiations within three days of bargaining and were able to improve wages and benefits prompted three non-bargaining unit employees to approach the union for membership,” said IAMAW District Lodge 250 Business Representative Walter Gerlach. “More
Richmond, B.C. – A mediated settlement between Richmond Honda and IAMAW Local Lodge 1857 was narrowly accepted by a 65 per cent margin. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 1.5 per cent, 1.25 per cent and 1.5 per cent in the first, second and third years respectively. The only significant highlight of the agreement was the addition of another sick day. “The membership wasn’t enthusiastic with the mediated settlement
