Tuesday, September 12, 2006
For Immediate Release
Lachine, QC – More than 35 salaried technical employees of GE Hydro have become the newest members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1660.
The service agreement between the Technical Association of GE Hydro (an independent union) and IAMAW District 11 had a procedure to facilitate the process for the technical employees to join the IAM. “The support given by District 11 during the last three years in defense of the member’s rights was a major factor in making the decision to join the Machinists,” explained IAMAW District 11 Business Representative Yves Raymond.
The 225 production employees of GE Hydro are already represented by IAMAW Local Lodge 1660. “It was a logical choice for these new members to join this local and by grouping their strength with ours, they will now be better equipped to negotiate their next collective agreement which expires at the end of this month,” said Raymond.
The IAMAW, among the largest industrial trade unions in North America represents more than 700,000 members and is responsible for the administration of more than 5,000 contracts in transportation, aerospace, woodworking, manufacturing and defense related industries.
For further information:
Yves Raymond – IAMAW District 11 Business Representative – Organizer
514-956-1578
Christian Bilodeau – IAMAW Local Lodge 1660 President
514-637-3031
