This past summer, Techs, Service Advisors and Parts employees who work for Towne Ford, Miramichi approached the IAMAW seeking union representation.  Noting wages and other work place conditions as a priority in their concerns.
After weeks of matters before the NB Labour and Employment Board, and subsequently following a representational vote by those workers deemed to be the described bargaining unit; the IAMAW was issued a Certificate under the Application for Certification process as outlined under the Industrial Relations Act.  Consequently, the union is now the certified agent to represent this new group.
Bargaining has commenced between the parties.  Both parties are seeking a tentative agreement be accomplished on work rules, regulations, rates of pay, seniority,  and other related work place issues.  Talks at first glance seem to be positive and headed in the right direction.  The bargaining process is far from complete; many items are still on the table and now await final responses.
Further updates on bargaining and reaching a first collective agreement for this newly organized unit will be posted as events unfold."