George Kourpias, who served as the IAM’s International President for eight years before retiring in 1997, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. He was 87. Kourpias, a 67-year IAM member, navigated the union through some of its greatest challenges. His tenure included Reagan’s assault on workers, national strikes in Read more…
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On December 2, 2019, IAM District Lodge 78 brought together retirees from across Ontario for a Christmas luncheon at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 609. The luncheon, which was a opportunity to celebrate both the holiday season and the dedication and years of service of our retired members, was a Read more…
After four days of work, the 943 delegates were able to debate and deal with some 95 resolutions, participated in conferences, worked in committees, took stock of the main issues supported by the FTQ and adopted two policy statements. (occupational health and safety and public and universal drug insurance). Issues Read more…
By Derek Ferguson, Special Representative, Political Action Whether it’s the Public Sector Wage Arbitration Act (Bill 9) in Alberta, Ontario’s Protecting a Sustainable Public Generations Act (Bill 124), or Manitoba’s Public Services Sustainability Act (Bill 28 – Conservative governments across Canada continue to blame Unions for the manufactured fiscal deficits Read more…
For immediate release29 November, 2019 Ottawa, ON – Members of the Professional Institute Regional Employee Council (PIREC) have joined the IAM and the ranks of staff of unions joining the IAM. The 35 staff work for the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) across Canada. The new Read more…
This week, IAM and other Union delegates are attending the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) convention in Toronto. The convention provides a unique opportunity for delegates to discuss, debate, and decide the direction of Ontario’s labour movement for the next two years. Monday, November 25, 2019, was especially important to Read more…
The Ontario Federation of Labour’s 15th Biennial Convention continues this week with many events, both historic and significant. Executive Board elections, presentation, panel discussions, awards, forums, and cultural celebrations punctuated the convention in downtown Toronto. Executive Elections The one thousand or so delegates voted overwhelmingly to elect Patty Coates as Read more…
IAM Local Lodge 1231 has been accepting feminine hygiene donations for the past few weeks. At their local meeting on November 21, 2019, everything was brought together and readied for donation. The contributions will be taken to Women’s Habitat in Etobicoke, Ontario. Women’s Habitat is a community-based shelter and outreach Read more…
For immediate release 15 November, 2019 Edmonton, AB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1722 has ratified a new collective agreement with Diamond International Trucks Ltd. this week. Facing economic instability in Alberta, and a contentious set of bargaining, the committee was able to get a deal by sticking together Read more…