Thursday October 30, 2008
For Immediate Release
Mississauga, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have ratified their first collective agreement with Dylatech Incorporated.
The agreement provides three incremental wage increases in the first year of $ .20/hour,
$ .30/hour, and $ .30/hour respectively. The second year has three incremental wage increases of $ .20/hour for a total of $1.40/hour over the life of the agreement. The current average wage is $11.00/hour.
Other agreement highlights include:
- A contribution of $ .50/hour to the IAM Pension Plan
- Five sick days
- Additional vacation time
- Increased benefits coverage
The 21 members consist of machine operators and painters at two facilities in Mississauga which manufacture metal fire alarm and security boxes.
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 Hynes – IAMAW District 78 Directing Business Representative
416-225-9003/416-209-5638
Bill Trbovich – IAMAW Director of Communications
416-386-1789 ext 6331/416-735-9765
