Category: IAM Canada News

In the last one hundred years, our societies have been witness to technological advancements not experienced before. As with every technological revolution, societies will undergo profound changes, which comes with improvements, disruptions and costs. As technological change forges ahead into new frontiers, opening new possibilities, and tantalizes our collective imaginations,

26 July, 2021 Toronto, ON – In late 2020, the 125 workers at Bellwood health Services voted to join the IAM. Last week, they ratified their first agreement. Kim Valliere, IAM District 78 Directing Business Representative said of the membership, “these workers were desperate for some workplace structure and protections.

22 July, 2021 Service to the Community is not only part of the IAM’s motto, it also forms part of our core belief and practice. This has again translated into IAM members doing their part and looking out for the greater good. In 2020, LL692 filed a grievance against Finning

Winnipeg, MB – Members of Local Lodge 1848 in northern Manitoba overwhelmingly ratified their new contract with 92% voting in favour. There were a number of gains including wage increases of 2%, 2,25% and 2.75% “There are mines across the country that are taking concessions from their members while we

15 July, 2021 For immediate release Edmonton, AB – Members working at Cummins ULC in Edmonton have ratified their new contract. The vote was conducted by paper ballot as well as electronic voting to accommodate as many members as possible. The highlights are: The multi-year deal is with 9% overall in

A message from newly-elected General Vice-President Dave Chartrand to the membership of the IAM. ———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Canada website. View the original post here: Message from GVP Dave Chartrand

Ford’s recent announcement on making pandemic pay permanent for personal support workers (PSW) in community care, long-term care homes, public hospitals and those providing services to children is welcome news, and long overdue. But, concern remains over upcoming details, such as to whom the increase will apply. “The IAM has

(Montreal, July 5, 2021) – IAMAW reached an exceptional agreement with Airbus and Bombardier to increase protection for workers laid off during the pandemic. At the initiative of the union, this agreement will increase the coverage of the recall list from two to three years for workers with less than three

The Canada Day long weekend is the official kickstart to summer and typically the busiest travel season of the year. This year is different! As provincial lockdowns come to an end, we have yet to see a what the federal governments has as a plan to restart aviation in this

July 1st, 2021 Sisters and Brothers, Today marks the beginning of my term as IAM Canadian General Vice-President. I am honoured and privileged to be able to count on your confidence and to work alongside you for the benefit of workers, our communities and our Union. The 15 months of