Thursday February 17, 2005
For Immediate Release
Toronto, On – There have been an additional 18 layoffs at Slotex Inc. The layoffs on February 4, 2005 by the precision metal fabricator, brings to 78, the total number of IAMAW Local Lodge 26 members laid off since November 17, 2004.
The company, which manufactures metal shelving and cabinets for customers such as Home Depot as well as bakeries and video stores, says a slow down in business has prompted the layoffs. Slotex still employs 170 Local Lodge 26 members.
The IAMAW is among the largest industrial trade unions in North America and represents more than 700,000 active and retired members and administers more than 5,000 contracts in transportation, woodworking, aerospace, manufacturing and defense related industries.
