IAM International Representative Gary Hynes has announced his retirement after 49 years of membership with the IAM Union. Gary began his journey with the IAM in 1976 as a member of Local 1922. Over the decades, he went on to hold many leadership roles, including serving as Directing Business Representative Read more
On Labor Day, September 1, 2025, members of IAM Union District 78 and Local 1922, together with our colleagues from Magellan Aerospace Mississauga, proudly took part in the annual Labor Day Parade — joined by family and friends who came out to show their incredible support. It was a day Read more
This well-rounded program is thoughtfully designed to develop leadership excellence and deepen understanding of labor dynamics. Beginning with foundational insights into IAM structure and organizing strategies, it delves into the steward’s role, parliamentary guidelines, and essential labor law frameworks. It further sharpens critical thinking through modules on collective bargaining, healthcare, Read more
We’re excited to welcome two new Shop Stewards to the team! Please join us in congratulating Chris and Paaras on their new responsibilities as Stewards! From Left to Right: Chris Swannell (L1922 Shop Steward), Christopher Barrett (L1922 President), Paaras Chudasama (L1922 shop Steward)
As the largest union in Canada’s aviation sector, representing workers across the country in a wide variety of functions and other federal sectors, including transportation, we believe in the fundamental rights of all workers. These rights include the freedom to strike, which is a cornerstone of advocacy for fair and Read more
The Ontario Provincial Council of Machinists held their 60th Annual Convention on Friday, May 31, 2024, with the theme being “Enough is Enough”. The conference opened with greetings from Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour. Vinny Addeo, Chief of Staff to IP Brian Bryant, Jody Bennett, Resident Read more
District 78 once again makes history by appointing Ben Osakue as Business Representative. Osakue becomes the first African-Canadian male to hold any servicing position in the IAM in Canada. This follows on the heels of last year’s election of Vivianne Simon as a Business Representative with DL78, becoming the first African-Canadian (and African-Canadian woman) Read more
Canada’s unions are celebrating the passage of the Sustainable Jobs Act, Bill C-50, through the House of Commons on April 15, 2024. “Thanks to the hard work of union members across Canada, the federal government is making sustainable jobs and a shift to net zero a top priority. Workers have Read more
The IAM came out in large numbers in support of fundraising efforts by the Peel Region Labour Council. This year, 38 sisters from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area attended to show unity and solidarity Each year, IAM Canada’s numbers grow and it’s invigorating to see new faces among attendees. Read more
On Monday, 19 February, the Tribunal administratif du Travail du Québec accepted the IAM’s union certification for Airbus Canada firefighters. Employed by Garda, the new group of union members is responsible of fire safety at Airbus Canada’s A-220 assembly plant in Mirabel. They will be part of Local Lodge 712. Read more