North Bay, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2412 employed by Atlas Copco, have a new collective agreement. “We made some concessions on dental coverage and brand name drug prescriptions but in return we made a significant gain in our pensions plan,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Special Representative Gary Hynes. The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 60 cents/hour in each of the first three years and 85 cents/hour
The Canadian Territory won two first place awards in the IAM 2011 Newsletter and Website contest. IAM Local Lodge 712 newsletter, Union 712, won the first place award for Best Layout, and IAM Local Lodge 869 newsletter, IAMAW, won the first place award of General Excellence. Both locals are from Montréal. Other newsletter winners included Local Lodge 712 with a second place award for General Excellence, Local Lodge 869 with
On December 3, the Canadian labour movement joins in the global effort to promote understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities. On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reflect on the progress that disability rights activists have made in Canada, recognize the work that needs to be done and commit to taking action to breaking barriers and ending exclusion for Canadians with disabilities. Canadians with disabilities are
Ottawa, ON – The Machinists Union has its third organizing win in as many months in the healthcare sector in Ottawa. The IAMAW District 78 organizing team of Scott Jackson and Roy Bhansingh won a unanimous organizing vote at the Belcourt Manor Retirement home in the Ottawa suburb of Orleans. “These workers were well aware of our recent victories in Ottawa,” said IAMAW District 78 Organizer Scott Jackson. “They want
Mississauga, ON – The 45 members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have a new four-year collective agreement with the City of Mississauga. “This was a very tough round of bargaining with this employer considering the current climate of cost reductions in public services,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 78 Business Representative Derek Ferguson. The agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in the first year retroactive to April 1, 2011,
Toronto, ON – “As first agreements go, this one has the members smiling,” explained a delighted Lou Pagrach, IAMAW District Lodge 140 General Chairperson. The 100 members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2323 employed by Airport Operations Support Services (AOSS) have ratified a 13 month agreement. The agreement provides a wage increase of 4.75 per cent as well as $200.00 signing bonus. Another key ingredient of the agreement is having a
On December 6th, we commemorate the lives of the 14 women killed in Montréal in 1989. On this day, we remember all women and girls who are murdered or experience violence by partners, family members and strangers throughout this country. On this day, we recommit to take action against all forms of violence against women and girls in our society. It has been more than 20 years since these 14
Sandro (right) was an avid golfer and a big supporter of the Dave Ritchie Guide Dogs tournament held each year in Toronto. He is seen here with LL 2413 Secretary Treasurer Stan Theofilaktidis. Sandro Sperduti had a passion for painting and motorcycles. He was a devoted grandfather, a great cook and one tough negotiator. Sandro (Sandi) Sperduti, IAMAW District Lodge 140 General Chairperson, passed away suddenly on Monday November 21,
Victoria, BC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 456, employed by Wilson and Proctor Ltd have ratified a new collective agreement. “This new agreement reflects a balance between the needs of the skilled tradesmen And the need to remain competitive in a tough market,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 250 Business Representative Alastair Haythornthwaite. The new two-year agreement includes a wage increase of 3 per cent in each year. Other agreement
