Category: IAM District 78 News

For immediate release Montreal, 13 February, 2020 – Bombardier sold its stake in the A-220 Limited Partnership (33.58%) to Airbus and Investissement Québec. The transaction allows Airbus subsidiary, Stelia, to take over part of the activities of the Bombardier plant in Ville Saint-Laurent. More than 3,300 aerospace jobs in Quebec

IAM District 78 Grows The 15 employees of Trojan Tire in Burlington recently voted to join the IAM. Our newest members manufacture and service a soft cell inserted into large tires which are used in mining, waste management, and other sectors all over the world. This soft cell prevents the

IAM Local Lodge 103 members at Norfolk County Fire station Number 1 ratified a new collective agreement this week. Improvements were made to how discipline is handled, member recognition and advancement, and increases to boot allowances. In addition, annual wage increases were written into the three year agreement. Our Norfolk County members are volunteer

IAM Local Lodge 1231 held its first General Meeting of the new year on January 16, 2020 at the IAM District Lodge 78 office. It was a full house, with discussion and motions focused on resolving issues in the workplace, setting a course for the IAM 2020 convention book, and

On January 9, 2020, IAM District Lodge 78 held its first General Meeting of the new year. The meeting was well attended and provided local delegates with a valuable opportunity to share and connect. Discussion and motions at the meeting included: Sending members to the CLC Lobby in Ottawa (February

Leading up to the holiday season, IAM District Lodge 78 put together several themed gift baskets. Members and staff had an opportunity to buy tickets for the baskets, with the proceeds going to Guide Dogs of America. More than $1000 was raised. Prizes were won by Pradeep Chadha, Chee Leong, Kevin Scharf and Frank

IAM District Lodge 78, along with Local Lodge 103, collected more than 40 winter jackets for Cambridge Shelter (Bridges) over the holiday season. Local 103 members employed by Bridges then distributed the jackets to residents of the shelter in need. The collection and donation went so well that Local 103 members

Thank you to all of our members who helped to make this year’s District 78 holiday food and toy drive a great success. Your kind donations have been delivered to our nearby Toronto Fire Station in Etobicoke, and will be distributed as part of their program to assist individuals and

On Monday, December 16, 2019, health care workers from IAM Local Lodge 1231 held their very first Christmas social at the District 78 office. “The event was very well attended by the membership,” said IAM Grand Lodge Representative Ralph Martin. “A good time was had by all.” IAM Local Lodge

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, IAM District Lodge 78 held its December General Meeting, followed by a social to celebrate the holidays and to cap another successful year of organizing, political action, and fighting for workers’ rights. Discussion and motions at the meeting included: Upcoming Stewards Training (dates to be