Wednesday November 16, 2016
For Immediate Release
Owen Sound, ON – A significant increase in the starting wage rate and to RRSP contributions highlight a new collective agreement for the members of IAM Local Lodge 386 with Hobart Canada.
“The starting wage rate goes up immediately by $4.50 per hour, “explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Ralph Martin. Other agreement highlights include :
- Wage increases and one lump sum payment totaling just under 15 per cent over the life of the agreement
- An 18 per cent increase in RRSP contributions during the life of the agreement
- Progression rate to get to the top of the scale has been reduced from four years down to two years for new hires
- Significant language changes including limitations on contracting out
- Language changes regarding job posting procedures
- Implementation of a time-worked bank
- Increases in prescription safety glasses allowance
- Increased safety boot allowance
The 100 members manufacture industrial dishwashers for the North American market.
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For further information:
Ralph Martin – IAM Grand Lodge Representative
416-225-9003/905-869-6520
Bill Trbovich – IAM Director of Communications
416-386-1789 Ext #6331/416-735-9765