Workers at Prouse Motors in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., sign new deal

Pension contributions increase, signing bonuses: IAM

Workers at Prouse Motors in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., sign new deal
The 30 employees include mechanics, service writers, detailing personnel and general garage workers. GOOGLE STREET VIEW

Members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Local 2332 ratified a new collective agreement on Sept. 18 with Prouse Motors in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

The four-year agreement provides wage increases of one per cent in the first year and 2.5 per cent in years two, three and four respectively. The agreement also provides a $1,000 signing bonus for journeymen and $500 for all others, said IAM.

Other agreement highlights include pension contribution increase from the current 11 per cent to 13 per cent over the life of the agreement, increased vacation allotment with a sixth week after 30 years of service and increased vision-plan benefits, said the union.

The 30 employees include mechanics, detailing personnel and general garage workers. 

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