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Members of IAM Local Lodge 2922 in North Bay, Ontario, recently ratified a new collective agreement. The members work at Fabrene (a division of Berry Global). The Committee, consisting of Derek Peter, John Legassie, Terry Renette, Chris Demarchi, and Robert Altman, maintained a focused approach resulting in the many improvements Read more
08 April, 2022 TORONTO, ON – Canada’s federal budget was unveiled yesterday by the Minister of Finance in the House of Commons. While there was much to welcome, the IAM has some reservations about what was in the budget and what was not. The addition of dental care, affordable housing Read more
05 April, 2022 Toronto, ON – It was a big number, but Mike Corrado took it in stride as he accepted a commemorative pin and a certificate from Local Lodge 2413. Corrado, a District 140 General Chairperson, was presented the 30-year pin and a 30-year membership certificate when he attended Read more
March 31, 2022 During Women’s History Month this year, the IAM is highlighting current trailblazers in the union. Are you an IAM Sister interested in taking a more active role in your union? Reach out to your District leadership about the IAM Leadership Assembly of Dedicated Sisters (LEADS) Program. Tania Canniff Read more
23 March, 2022 Brampton, ON – IAM members working at Peel Cheshire Home recently voted in favour of a new one-year Collective Agreement, where the major component was the introduction of the IAM Pension Plan. “Doug Ford’s Bill 124 has limited the ability of these workers to improve their work-life Read more
22 March, 2022 Ottawa, ON – The IAM applauds the NDP in leveraging its power and entering a supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals. It’s encouraging to see political parties putting people above politics when so much is at stake for Canada. As we begin to rebuild our economy, a pragmatic Read more
Niagara Falls, ON – IAM District 78 is continuing to grow its healthcare footprint. The 48 employees of Emerald Retirement home voted 3 to 1 to join the IAM. District 78 Organizers Roy Bhansingh and Rootisha Rampat-Sukhur were contacted by the employees and had the group working together fairly quickly. Read more
To: All Members We want to hear from you! Given the diversity of our membership and that our members work in many sectors and industries, the IAM is launching an initiative to better understand issues our members face in their workplaces. We’ve developed brief surveys specific to sectors where our Read more
Markham, ON – The 450 IAM Union members of Local 2113 recently voted in favour of a new 3-year agreement with their Employer, Veoneer. District 78 Business Rep, Jim Snider commented that ” it took some time, but we were able to negotiate a good settlement that will take our members Read more
During Women’s History Month this year, the IAM is highlighting current trailblazers in the union. Are you an IAM Sister interested in taking a more active role in your union? Reach out to your District leadership about the IAM Leadership Assembly of Dedicated Sisters (LEADS) Program. Kim Valliere (Twitter @kim857) began Read more