The 30 members of IAM Local Lodge 1857 in British Columbia are breathing a little easier after their employer, Saputo Inc. announced a commitment to not having any layoffs during the COVID-19 crisis. Dale Gentile, Business Representative for IAM District 250 said, “Saputo has demonstrated their loyalty to their employees Read more…
A temporary “pandemic payment” for front-line workers risking their lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These workers would receive an additional $4 an hour for the next sixteen weeks, as well as a possible $250 lump-sum a month if they worked 100 hours or more. the pay hike, which will take Read more…
SIGN THE PETITION Include Medical Transfer Attendants in Ontario pandemic pay increase for front-line workers Read or edit the petition MsMrMrsMissMx.Dr. Hello, Medical Transfer Attendants deserve to be included in Ontario pandemic pay increase for front-line workers The $4 wage top-up excludes Medical Transport Attendants. We are committed to the Read more…
COVID19 has had a particularly harsh effect on air transportation and hotel industries, as they were the first to be impacted as a result of travel restrictions and social distancing measures. The tourism industry in Canada is a $ 103 billion industry, employing millions of Canadians, and will be recover Read more…
From LL712 Agreement between the Machinists’ Union and Bombardier: Change in layoff status for Local Lodge 712 IAMAW Members. Montreal April 28th, 2020– Bombardier announced that it will submit its application to the federal government so that they can benefit from Canada’s Emergency Wage Subsidy Program (CEWS) for the period Read more…
28 April, 2020 For immediate release Fort McMurray, AB – Kal Tire members have ratified their one-year deal for a contract extension with 90.6 percent in favour of the deal. Terms and conditions of the contract remain the same. “The Committee worked very hard on this and it was a Read more…
GENDERED IMPACTS OF COVID19 May 5, 2020 1-2 p.m. Bluejeans Virtual Discussion Looking forward to “seeing” you there! Dial-in: +1.866.599.3622(Canada Toll-Free) +1.438.788.3021(Canada French) Meeting ID:263 935 505 ———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Canada website. View the original post here: GENDERED IMPACTS OF COVID19 – Virtual Discussion
April 25, 2020 In the middle of this pandemic, the Canadian Pharmacists Association determined that pharmacies should limit refills to 30 days instead of 90. This is intended to reduce possible drug shortages. Problem is, that decision hurts Canadians because instead of paying one dispensing fee for a 90-day refill, Read more…
On Tuesday April 28th, Labour Councils across Canada will be holding their own virtual Day of Mourning events. Please see link below to find a virtual Day of Mourning event near you. Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2020 Thank youDerek Ferguson ———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Read more…
Please use the “Captions” feature on YouTube ———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Canada website. View the original post here: Stan Pickthall – Message to members on the Day of Mourning 2020