February 20, 2015
Toronto, ON – Perimeter security guards at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport are the newest members of IAM District Lodge 140. The IAM now represents perimeter security guards at Canada’s three largest airports, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
The 155 perimeter security guards, who are employed by Garda Security, were looking for a strong union who know the needs of workers in the transportation industry. ”These workers approached the IAM because they weren’t satisfied with the representation or the servicing they were getting,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 Organizer Sam Jabbar. “They knew we represent the airport screeners in Toronto and perimeter guards in Vancouver and Montreal and they like what we have delivered.” The vote was overwhelmingly in favour of the IAM.
These guards validate any vehicular traffic entering or exiting airport property, and provide security for airlines and aircraft hangars. These workers are a major cog of the overall security for the travelling public of Canada.
The IAM is the largest union in the Canadian air transport sector.