Machinists Ratify New Agreement with Filamat Composites Inc.

Tuesday March 26, 2013
For Immediate Release

Mississauga, On –The 40 members of IAM Local Lodge 1922 employed by Filamat Composites Inc. have ratified a new three-year collective agreement.

The agreement provides for wage increases of 2.5% in the first year, 2.5% in the second year, and 2% in the third year. Other monetary improvements include a $ .05 per hour pension increase in the second and third year respectively. Other agreement highlights include :

  • Increased paramedical services benefit.
  • Enhanced bereavement benefit
  •  Improved contract language
  •  Increased safety shoe allowance

The Union committee of Emerald Linton, Roderick Lettman, and Huu Thinh Huynh came to the bargaining table with resolve and I have to congratulate them on their commitment to get a good agreement for our members during this round of bargaining.

Filamat Composites Inc. is an original equipment manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced (FRP) products used in stormwater, municipal water& wastewater, mining and solvent extraction, chemical processing, air treatment and pulp and paper processes.

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For further information:
Derek Ferguson – IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative
416-225-9003/519-807-3106

Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext#6331/416-735-9765