International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers issued the following announcement on April 4.

Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified a new collective agreement with Days Inn.

The three-year deal provides wage increases each year and improved contract language. Other improvements include:

Health care benefits improved through reduced co-pay

Vacation pay will now be paid on a separate cheque

Members will receive increased IAM Pension contributions from the employer in the first and second year of the agreement

“I want to make special mention of the hard work by the IAM Steward/negotiations committee of Ezra Zaigh and Danielle Balasko,” said IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Kim Valliere. The 16 members consist of housekeeping and maintenance staff.

The IAM represents workers at nine hotels in Brampton, London, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto.

Original source: http://www.iamaw.ca/machinists-ratify-new-deal-with-days-inn-london/