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Dave Ritchie Conducts Press Conference Regarding Air Canada Strike
The Federal Government has intervened in the dispute since march 7 but here Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie lays out why a job action was deemed necessary.
“Democracy does not have a price. It is extremely important everybody has their rights.” Dave Ritchie
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Solidarity Pays Off For Inland Kenworth (Nanaimo) Machinists
Commercial Transport Mechanic Apprentice Collin Dorset started as a lubeman
At Contract negotiations both side have their needs, wants and issues. Part of the Bargaining Process is the winnowing through competing lists of proposals to find out what really matters to each party.
Machinists at Inland Kenworth (Nanaimo) were faced with a challenge after the first round of bargaining. [...]
Posted in Bargaining Updates, District 250 News, Labour, Labour Rights, LL1857, Local Lodge, Solidarity, Union Members, Union Rights
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Tagged bargaining rights, better choices, health care, IAMAW, Inland Kenworth, LL1857, Machinists, Nanaimo, pensions, solidarity, strike
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Lastest Edition of Northwest News Published
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Posted in Arbitration and Grievances, Automotive, Bargaining Updates, Canadian Labour Congress, District 250 News, Economics, IAMAW International Events, Labour, Labour History, Labour Rights, LL1857, LL456, LL692, Local Lodge, Organizing, Our Newsletter - NW News, Politics, Skilled Trades, Solidarity, Union Members, Union Officers, Union Rights
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Tagged auto tech, automotive, bargaining rights, Dave Ritchie, Federal Government Dockyards Trade and Labour Council, grievances, IAMAW, labour rights, Lest We Forget, LL1857, LL456, LL692, Machinists, organizing, pensions, RRIF, RRSP, solidarity, strike, successorship
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Premiums For Engine Certifications Highlight Inland Kenworth Penticton Agreement
l-r: Rob Charlton, Kevin Proke, Don Stocker, Chad Kozak, Jamie Stefan and Mike Parry
Machinists at Inland Kenworth Penticton have accepted a three year agreement. Increases of 2% in each year are combined with new hourly premiums for certifications mechanics hold:
Motor Vehicle Inspection Ticket
$0.75
Class 1 or 3 Drivers License
$0.50
Cummings Engine
$0.25
Caterpillar Engine
$0.25
Eaton Transmission
$0.25
Paccar MX Engine
$0.25
“The biggest fight [...]
Posted in Bargaining Updates, District 250 News, Labour, Labour Rights, LL1857, Skilled Trades, Solidarity, Union Members, Union Rights
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Tagged bargaining rights, IAMAW, Inland Kenworth, LL1857, Machinists, solidarity
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Lifetimer Boats Has A New Three Year Collective Agreement
Shop Steward Dale Spencer and Tradesman Ryan Caunt double check a new hull.
Lifetimer Boats has a reputation for making durable and well designed boats up to 40′ in length. Until a few years ago, the low Canadian dollar made exports to the US the main market. As the dollar rose, the market shifted to those [...]
Posted in Bargaining Updates, District 250 News, Labour Rights, LL456, Local Lodge, Organizing, Skilled Trades, Union Members, Union Rights
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Tagged aluminum boats, bargaining rights, IAMAW, labour rights, LL456, Machinists, organizing
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