IAM District 78 News

IAM Local Lodge 1295 presented Sister Betty Williams with an IAM watch in recognition of her 50 years of service as an IAM member. In addition to attending many conferences on behalf of her Local, Betty is also the Recording Secretary for 1295. IAM Local Lodge 1295 members chiefly work Read more

The Regional Representatives of PIPSC recently joined the IAM.  The 35 staff work for the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) in provinces across Canada. The new members have been granted a new charter and will be known as PIREC Local 907. IAM Organizer Scott Jackson stated, “our newest members Read more

IAM Local Lodge 2113 raised $1,335 for the Scarborough Women’s Centre through a bake sale held by its Women’s Committee at its workplace, Veoneer, on November 18-19, 2019. “We will definitely do another charity event in the future”, said Penny Frangou, a member of the Local 2113 Women’s Committee, commenting Read more

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

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

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

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

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