A recent report Conducted by Statistics Canada from 9,000 workers, aged 15 to 64, found almost one in five women had been harassed at work at some point during the year, while one in every eight men reported similar experiences. The reported harassment included verbal abuse, humiliating behaviour, threats, violence and Read more…
15 November, 2019After eight months of negotiations, factories producing for ACT brands in Myanmar have agreed on a Myanmar Freedom of Association (FoA) Guideline with IndustriALL affiliate Industrial Workers’ Federation of Myanmar (IWFM). The Myanmar FoA Guideline aims to secure constructive relations between employers and workers. By providing workers a voice and Read more…
On Thursday, November 14, 2019, IAM District Lodge 78 held its November General Meeting. Discussion and motions at the meeting included: An update from IAM Local Lodge 1231 on the feminine hygiene products collection being undertaken by its Women’s Committee. Political action, organizing, and communications reports. Review of monthly District Read more…
Say hello to IAM District Lodge 78’s newest members! On November 12, 2019, the employees of CUPE 905 unanimously voted to join the IAM. Our newest members provide administrative and communication services to CUPE Local 905, which is located in York Region. We look forward to supporting our new members Read more…
13 November, 2019OTTAWA – Regardless of which company wins the CF-18 fighter replacement contract, Trudeau’s Liberal government must make sure there are job guarantees for aerospace workers here in Canada and strong economic benefits for the Canadian public, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a press conference today with NDP Read more…
05 November, 2019 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – “Welcome back to the IAM!” That’s the message to the 65 workers at Priority Lane Management (PLA) from Talwinder Rayat, General Chairperson for IAM District 140. The former IAM members were forced into another union due to the infamous “contract flip” Read more…
IAM District Lodge 78 workplace Union Stewards from around the GTA received basic stewards training on November 4, 2019. The training was facilitated by Canadian Representative Heather Kelley at District 78’s Toronto office. Heather commented that “it was a lively group, that was definitely here to learn.” Workplace Stewards are Read more…
06 November, 2019 For immediate release Toronto, ON – Members of IAM Local 1922 who are staff of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE Ontario) voted almost 80% in favour of the employer’s offer last night. The 14 members had been on strike against their employer, COPE Ontario Read more…
Ivana Saula, Research Director for Canada Family status as a prohibited ground of discrimination is fairly new in the area of human rights law. It is understood to refer to parental or family obligations, which includes looking after a child or elderly care. The definition of the protected right is Read more…
01 November, 2019For immediate release Toronto, ON – The 40 members of IAM Local 2413 (Signature Flight Support YYZ) ratified a new collective agreement with the employer. The membership voted 91% in favour of their new contract! The Negotiating Committee consisted of Mike Corrado, IAM DL 140 General Chairperson and Read more…