IAM Union representatives recently met with The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour, to address a pressing issue affecting airport employees: contract flipping.
The meeting included IAM District 78President Mike Edwards, Directing Business Representative Eric Johnston, and District 140 President & Directing General Chairperson Dave Flowers.
Contract flipping occurs when airport contracts with third-party providers are renewed. When a contractor loses a contract, workers’ negotiated rights can be jeopardized. New employers aren’t obligated to keep existing employees, and even if they do, workers may lose some of the benefits they had under the previous contract.
The IAM Union stressed the importance of protecting workers through successor rights and sufficient notice periods, allowing employees to navigate the uncertainty that comes with changing contractors.
This collaborative effort across districts demonstrates the power of working together to drive meaningful change for workers.