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