Corner Brook, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Humber Motors. “We restructured the classification table to award mechanics that have Ford Specialties Certifications,” explained IAMAW Special Representative Rick Arsenault. “There are five specialties in all and a majority of the current mechanics had three or more specialties working toward five.” The agreement provides wage increases 4 per cent in the

Corner Brook, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 has ratified two collective agreements with Dennis GM. Mechanics ratified a one-year agreement that provides a wage increase of 3 per cent. The second agreement covers Accounting Clerks, Parts Consultants, Service Consultants, Receptionist and Drivers at the auto dealership. The four-year agreement provides wage increase of 4 per cent in the first year and 2 per cent in the second,

Penticton, BC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 692 have ratified a new collective agreement with Inland Kenworth Limited. “The biggest fight was to make overtime voluntary,” explained IAMAW Local Lodge 692 Shop Steward Don Stocker. “It took some time but the company finally agreed to give reasonable notice for any overtime.” The three-year agreement provides for wage increases of 2 per cent in each year combined with new hourly

Kanata, ON – “In spite of the hardship and turmoil that is the paper making industry today, after months of bargaining together we were able to structure a positive deal at Asten Johnson” explained IAMAW Grand Lodge Representative Bill Shipman. Shipman was pleased with the new four-year collective agreement with Asten Johnson Dryer Fabrics of Kanata Limited, recently ratified by the members of IAMAW Local Lodge 412. The agreement provides

London, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1775 have ratified a new collective agreement with Anago Resources Incorporated Youth Services. The three-year agreement provides for a fiscal adjustment payment of $500.00, wage adjustments to some classifications along with an across the board wage increases throughout the duration of the contract. Other agreement highlights include : • Implementation of the IAM Labour Management pension plan for all members • Improvements to

Toronto, ON- The Canadian Air Transport Security Agency (CATSA) will push Canada’s airport security past the breaking point if it makes further cuts to passenger screening funding says the Machinists Union. It places the safety of the Canadian air travelling public on the line! Over many years, the members of our union who work as airport security screeners have been a key element in maintaining the safety of the Canadian

St. Isidore, QC – Machinists employed by Kéfor Structures Incorporated have ratified a new five-year collective agreement. “Overall, with the innovations of this contract and the result of the vote shows that the members appreciated the work performed by their bargaining team,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 11 Assistant Directing Business Representative Denis Longtin. The agreement provides wage increases of 3 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include : •

Laval, QC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1758 narrowly ratified a new three-year collective agreement with Héroux Devtek by a margin of 54 per cent. The agreement provides wage increases of 2.5 per cent in the first year, 3 per cent in the second year and 3 per cent in the third year. Other agreement highlights include : • 2nd and 3rd shift premium of $1/hour • Inspector and Evaluator

Montréal, QC – Hard bargaining by IAMAW Local Lodge 423 produced a new four-year collective agreement and saved 22 jobs at Goodrich Engine Control Systems. “This was a tough set of negotiations,” said IAMAW District Lodge 11 Business Representative Pierre Brisebois. “There were several discussions with the top management of the company and we were able to obtain a $2,000 Premium for nine members who were laid off while keeping