This week, IAM Union Local 2309 hosted a meet-and-greet at the Marriott In-Terminal Hotel at Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) following Samsic’s acquisition of TSAS. The event provided an opportunity to connect with Samsic employees, answer questions, and prepare for upcoming meetings with TSAS employees in the weeks ahead.

The event also highlighted the strong partnership between IAM Union and the Samsic management team. Over the past several months, both parties have worked closely to ensure that the agreement delivers tangible benefits for employees, protecting rights, strengthening job security, and improving working conditions. This collaboration has also resulted in the complete elimination of non-unionized companies from Montréal-Trudeau Airport, a significant milestone for the local aviation services sector.

“Working together with management and Union leadership is crucial for organizational success,” said IAM Union General Chairperson (GC) Peter Tsoukalas. “This partnership has now eliminated any non-unionized company from the Montreal airport. Promoting collaboration between companies and unions is essential for the health and safety of all employees and passengers traveling from Montreal. The deal we struck today not only ensures we are able to retain the employees of TSAS but has given our new members wage increases, better working conditions, and added job security.”

This meeting highlights the IAM Union’s ongoing dedication to fostering positive labour-management relations and supporting workers at every stage of industry change and growth.

In this picture (From left to right): Cedric Vogt, Duwayne Ballantine, Bob Cejovic, Peter Tsoukalas, Mario Christodoulopoulos, Kenny Thomas Rose, David Jean Baptiste.