Machinists Ratify with Servisair Vancouver!

 

Tuesday April 9, 2013
 
 
For Immediate Release
 
 
Vancouver, BC – Members of IAM Local Lodge 16, employed by Servisair, has ratified a new collective agreement. 
 
The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 1 per cent retroactive to September 1, 2012, in the first year, 3 per cent in the second year and 1 per cent in the third year. The agreement also provides a 1 per cent lump sum bonus in year one and year three respectively for all top rated employees. Other agreement highlights include :   
New pay scale for newly organized mechanics
Increased training premiums
New longevity premium for 20 year employees
$600.00 tool allowance for mechanics (previously there was no allowance)
Increases to benefits plan
Increased pension plan contributions
All money owed including overtime and premiums retroactive to September 1, 2012 will be paid
Greatly improved shift language 
Greatly improved time off and bidding procedures
Job security for existing groomers along with an option to take a severance package up to $5,000.00
 
 
The 240 members provide ground handling services for a variety of airlines at Vancouver International Airport. The IAM also represents Servisair workers in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Halifax and St John’s.
 
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For further information:
Todd Haverstock – IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson
604-448-0721/604-518-0029
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416=735-9765