Thursday June 9, 2016
For Immediate Release
Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1922 have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Filamat Composites Inc.
The agreement provides wage increases of $ .65 per hour across the board in the first year, 1.75 per cent in the second year, $ .50 per hour in the third year and 2 per cent in the fourth year. Other agreement highlights include :
- A one per cent increase in pension contributions over the life of the agreement
- Skilled Trade adjustment of $1.60 per hour
- Life Insurance increased from $50,000 to $60,000
- Semi private hospital coverage now provided
- Eye glass coverage increased from $140.00 to $175.00
- Safety Footwear allowances increased from $150.00 to $200.00
The 40 members fabricate configurable Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer tanks, ducts and pipe used in storm, water, municipal water and wastewater, mining and solvent extraction, chemical processing, air treatment and pulp and paper processes.
Filamat is part of Zurn Industries, a global organization with worldwide expertise in storm water treatment and wastewater pretreatment solutions.
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For further information:
Kim Valliere – IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative
416-925-3022/519-496-2510
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416-735-9765