Thursday March 23, 2017
For Immediate Release
North Bay, ON – The members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified a new collective agreement with Empire Living.
The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in each year. Other highlights include:
- Improved life insurance coverage
- Increased vacation days
- Increased sick days
“Negotiations committee members Suzanne Hamilton and Debbie Proulx were instrumental in ensuring that their members concerns were addressed throughout the bargaining process,” said IAM District Lodge 78 Directing Business Representative Derek Ferguson.
Empire Living Centre is a unique landmark building offering a comfortable environment, integrated within the community of North Bay. The IAM also represents workers at retirement homes in Orleans (2), Bomanville, Nepean, Toronto and Stratford.
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For further information:
Derek Ferguson – IAM District Lodge 78 Directing Business Representative
416-225-9003/519-807-3106
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416-735-9765
