IAM Canada – OVER 200 SCREENERS RALLY AT YVR FOR RESPECT AND FAIR CONTRACTS
On Tuesday, November 19, over 200 dedicated screeners gathered at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to demand respect and fair treatment. These frontline workers, who play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of travelers, raised their voices in unison against what they perceive as unfair practices by their employer, Paladin.
Chants of “Shame on CATSA!” resonated through the airport as screeners expressed frustration over inadequate working conditions and a lack of recognition.
The rally highlighted growing grievances among workers, focusing on wages, benefits, working conditions and respect in the workplace which served as a reminder to the public of the critical role screeners play in keeping air travel safe and put significant pressure on the employer to address the workers’ concerns.
As negotiations continue, all eyes will be on Paladin to see if it rises to the occasion and delivers a contract that meets the expectations of its workforce. For the screeners, the message is clear: respect, fairness and dignity are non-negotiable.
For more information:
Dave Flowers
PDGC
IAM Canada – IAM Local 2797 votes massively in favour of new contract
Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) workers in IAM Local 2797 have just ratified a three-year contract with a 92 percent margin in favour of the agreement. “Bargaining took place over a long period, and we were faced with challenges as we entered conciliation. Our elected bargaining committee did a fantastic job bringing the members needs to the forefront.” Matt Barnable, GLR.
Highlights of the new agreement include:
- language that provides for union orientation with all new members up to 2 hours with no loss of pay to educate our members on their rights and on the IAM
- enhanced job posting language and job posting grievance language
- increased premiums and meal allowance
- improved electric vehicle incentive payment
- $1500 signing bonus
- improved health and optometric benefits
- wage increases of a minimum of 9.5 % over three years for the servicing group and a minimum of 13.4% for administrative classifications (inclusive of new top wage rate for admin classification) with a “me too” clause with civil services
- a one-time pay out of the lieu days bank for servicing staff
“This is the third time I have had the opportunity of negotiating our collecting bargaining agreement. I’m really proud of the team we had at the table and the gains we achieved, especially how we were able to address the gap in wages for the Administrative Staff in the bargaining unit,” said Corrine Carey – Local 2797 Unit Chair.
More than the 50 members of the unit are employed as Servicing Representatives and Administrative Staff for the NSGEU.
(Photo: IAM bargaining committee left to right Dustin Rioux, Corinne Carey, and Sarah Covey.)
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For more information:
Matt Barnable
IAM International Representative