Major improvements over last three years: IAM
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) membership at Sage Parts at Toronto’s Pearson Airport ratified its second collective agreement by a 100 per cent margin on Aug. 22.
“Three years ago, when the workers joined the IAM, we began a fight for $15 campaign with this employer at the bargaining table and was successful in ensuring that no member was making less than that,” says Michael Corrado, general chair with IAM District 140. “Today we ultimately won the fight for $18 by ensuring that all current IAM members at Sage Parts YYZ were making $18 per hour or higher.”
All pay rates went up significantly and entry rates jumped by close to $2 per hour in all departments. The top rates also jumped by $2-$3 per hour. The weighted average upon ratification instantly jumped from $17.18 per hour to $19.50 per hour and is projected to grow to $20.62 per hour after this three-year agreement, says the union.
“At the end of this new three-year deal, these members will have seen up to a 52.66 per cent increase in pay since joining the IAM,” says Corrado.
The 12 members of Local 2413 consist of drivers, shipper/receivers, parts pros, buyers, administrative assistants and sourcing specialists. Sage Parts provides automotive parts, transmissions, Ford 300 Engines, Diesel engines, tractor parts and wheels and tires to a number of different companies, including Air Canada.
The IAM is the largest union at Pearson International.
