Tuesday September 18, 2018
For immediate release
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2332 have ratified a new collective agreement with Prouse Motors.
The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 1 per cent in the first year and 2.5 per cent in years two, three and four respectively. The agreement also provides a $1,000.00 signing bonus for journeymen and $500.00 for all others. Other agreement highlights include;
- Pension contribution increase from the current 11 per cent to 13 per cent over the life of the agreement
- Increased vacation allotment with a sixth week after 30 years of service
- Increased vision plan benefits
The thirty members include mechanics, detailing personnel and general garage workers. Prouse Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Cadillac is one of five auto dealerships represented by the IAM in the steel city. The IAM represents more than 1500 workers at automotive dealerships in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
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For further information:
Lou Pagrach – IAM Grand Lodge Representative
416-659-7165/416-386-1789
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #31/416-735-9765
