On Friday, October 24, members of IAM Local 2413 employed at Sage Parts in Toronto ratified a new three-year collective agreement with a strong 85% approval rate.
The ratification vote saw full participation from members, reflecting strong engagement and support for the new deal, which delivers substantial improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Key Highlights of the Agreement
Significant Wage Increases
In addition to the wage adjustments provided when the previous agreement ended on May 6, 2025, the IAM successfully negotiated an additional retroactive wage increase to that same date, resulting in an average increase of $2.12 per hour.
These retroactive payments will provide most members with $2,000 or more in back pay.
Moving forward, members will receive wage increases every six months, with the next increase taking effect on November 6, 2025. These improvements ensure members continue to earn living wages.
Paid Sick Leave
An additional 24 hours of paid sick leave was secured. Increasing paid sick days was the second-highest priority identified by members during bargaining.
Rest Breaks
Members working 10-hour shifts or longer will now receive a new 30-minute paid break, which can be divided into two paid 15-minute breaks for added flexibility.
Vacation Flexibility
The agreement introduces single vacation days, allowing members more flexibility and options when scheduling paid time off.
Statutory Holidays
Members working 10-hour or longer shifts on a statutory holiday will now receive increased pay, along with greater flexibility to take a paid day off if a statutory holiday falls during their vacation period.
Probationary Period
The probationary period has been reduced, and new language regarding training responsibilities has been added to support fair onboarding and development.
IAM Local 2413 extends its appreciation to Gabriel Syriani and Henry Pulido for their commitment and contributions to the bargaining committee.
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