The IAM came out in large numbers in support of fundraising efforts by the Peel Region Labour Council. This year, 38 sisters from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area attended to show unity and solidarity Each year, IAM Canada’s numbers grow and it’s invigorating to see new faces among attendees. Read more…
On Monday, 19 February, the Tribunal administratif du Travail du Québec accepted the IAM’s union certification for Airbus Canada firefighters. Employed by Garda, the new group of union members is responsible of fire safety at Airbus Canada’s A-220 assembly plant in Mirabel. They will be part of Local Lodge 712. Read more…
On Tuesday Bill C-58 anti-scab legislation restricting the use of replacement workers during a strike or lockout passed second reading in the House of Commons, moving it one step closer to becoming law. While this is certainly an important day for workers in across Canada, there is still work to Read more…
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Ottawa, two LL1922 members joined with another 55 IAM members on the Parliament Hill to meet with the MPs and sent a strong message: Workers need good, sustainable jobs, action to make life more affordable, and power at work. And we won’t stop until Read more…
A new collective Bargaining Agreement was ratified on October 26, 2023 by members of LL1922 working at Magellan Aerospace, Mississauga Division. This was after tough bargaining earlier in October, proficently guided by, District 78 Business Representative, Eric Johnston. The highlight of the agreement is, three (3), twelve (12) monthly increases Read more…
WHEN: September 4th, departure at 9:30 AM sharp! WHERE: Queen and University Avenue The annual Labour Day Parade will feature over 20,000 labour members honoring the past, present, and future victories of the Labour Movement. This year, we highlight our collective strength and solidarity with this year’s theme “Year of Read more…
Members of Local Lodge 235 at Hobart have ratified a new agreement with their employer Hobart Canada. This three-year deal includes significant improvements to seniority rights related to scheduling and vacation scheduling, additional vacation entitlements, health and welfare benefit improvements as well as wage increases of 4%, 2.5% and 2.5% Read more…
June 4, 2023 – June 9, 2023, sister Karen Santer and Jin Kunstek attended the IAM Leadership I program, which held in William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Maryland, and both obtained the Certificate of Achievement. I’m thrilled that the LL1922 selected me for the Leadership I Read more…
On June 10, 2023, members of LL1922 took part in the 25th annual Dave Ritchie golf tournament, which benefits Guide Dogs of American and their new partner the Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs was held at the Remington Parkview Golf & Country Club.
Marvin Alfred, on behalf of the Executive Board of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113, is proud to announce that today we won our fight to protect members’ right to strike. In a historic ruling, Hon. Justice Chalmers of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that Ontario legislation banning TTC Read more…