Friday May 9, 2008
For Immediate Release
Penticton, BC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2711 have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with Moduline Modular Homes.
The new agreement provides for wage increases of 4.5 per cent in the first year and 4 per cent in the second year and third years respectively. Other agreement highlights include:
- Leadhand Premium increase from $1.15/hour to $1.30/hour
- First Aid Premium increase from $1.05/hour to $1.25/hour
- Floater Premium increase from $1.00/hour to $1.30/hour
- RRSP contributions for all employees increased by 1 per cent after 2 years of service
- Orthodontic coverage increased from $2500 to $3500
- Boot Allowance increased from $150 to $175
- Eye Glass coverage increased from $200 to $300
- Clothing Allowance increased from $50 to $75
- Employer will provide Prescription Cards
The 180 members manufacture modular homes for the Canadian home building industry.
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.
For further information:
Gary Blanke – IAMAW District 250 Business Representative
250-764-9438/250-470-7673
Bill Trbovich – IAMAW Director of Communications
416-386-1789 ext 6331/416-735-9765
