Workers at North America IML Containers join the union - UFCW 1991P

Saint-Placide, Que. – July 12, 2018 – Workers at North America IML Containers are the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 1991P after recently saying “Yes!” to joining the union.

IML Containers specializes in moulded plastic packaging, including in-mould labelling (IML).

The 190 members at the company work as production operators, mechanics, machine operators, maintenance workers, quality assurance persons, warehouse persons, handlers, injection technicians, designers, and assemblers.

“This is the first time that workers at North America IML Containers have unionized, and we are happy and proud to welcome them to the UFCW family,” says Mario Maisonneuve, President of UFCW Canada Local 1991P.

“By choosing to join our great international union, the IML Containers members will have more clout when it comes to negotiating with their employer,” Maisonneuve adds.