Orleans, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295, employed at the Belcourt Manor retirement home, have ratified their first collective agreement.
“This is a whole new world for these members,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Jim Snider. “The fact that they will now receive annual wage increases, representation at work, a pension plan and I know this may sound strange in the 21st century, but they now have a lunch room, all of these improvements to their workplace have made the members very happy.”
The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include :
· Inclusion in the IAM Pension Plan
· Creation of the new Guest Attendant Classification which provides a wage uplift for half of the workforce
“This was the first set of negotiations for the bargaining committee of Lavinia McGowan and Elaine Levac,” explained Snider. “They did a terrific job looking out for the interests of the members.”
The 40 members consist of Guest Attendants, Cooks, Registered Practical Nurses and Receptionists. Belcourt Manor is one of three retirement homes in the Ottawa suburb of Orleans represented by the IAM. Other locations include North Bay, Stratford, Clarington and Toronto.
For further information:
Jim Snider – IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative
416-225-9003/613-919-2008
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416-735-9765