Thursday November 23, 2006
For Immediate Release
Winnipeg, MB – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers were successful in a certification vote, November 22, 2006, conducted by the Manitoba Labour Board to represent workers at Arow Global Incorporated.
The 138 workers are the newest members of IAMAW District Lodge 181.
“These workers came to us seeking assistance in obtaining fair wage rates, a pension plan and respect in the workplace,” explained IAMAW District 181 Business Representative Wayne Relf. “We had the required number of signed cards and even after the company expanded the list of workers eligible for representation, we still won the certification vote. I think that speaks volumes about the faith these workers place in the Machinists.”
The new members include Production workers, Leadhands, Mastercrafters, Machine Operators, Maintenance workers, Shippers/Receivers, Upholsterers, Mastercraft Welder, Welders and Painters. Arow Global designs, develops and manufactures window and door systems, parts and assemblies, modules and components for manufacturers of Transit buses, Intercity Coaches, Light and Medium Rail, Recreational Vehicles, Marine Crafts and emergency vehicles.
The IAMAW, among the largest industrial trade unions in North America, 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.
