New Collective Agreement at Dettson/Innovair Delivers Significant Gains for IAM Local 922 Members
The 54 members of the Dettson/Innovair bargaining unit, represented by IAM Union Local 922, have ratified their new collective agreement with 89.74% voting in favour.
The four-year agreement includes the following gains:
Personal Days: Two additional days, bringing the total to four. Unused days can be paid out at the end of the year.
Automatic Wage Progression: Wage progression tests have been eliminated.
Vacation: Vacation percentage calculations have been improved for everyone, and members will qualify for additional vacation days and weeks sooner.
Unpaid Leave: Members can now take unpaid leave ranging from one week to one year.
Retirement: Members can choose between two retirement savings options.
Significant Wage Increases
Wages will increase by 8% in the first year, followed by 3.5% annually for the next three years. This represents a cumulative increase of nearly 20% over the life of the agreement. In addition, the agreement includes 2025 wage adjustments ranging from 2% to 18.24%, depending on the trade.
“Thank you to my brothers François Niquette and David Bellerose from the bargaining committee for their excellent work, and to all members for your commitment and participation throughout the process,” said Alexandre Landry, Business Representative for District 11.
Workers at Dettson/Innovair in Sherbrooke manufacture residential heating and cooling equipment, including furnaces and heat pumps.
