Kim was hired at Hawker Siddeley, Orenda Division in 1969. After 56 years as an IAM member Kim has decided to retire. Kim was the past president of Local1922, and held many positions on the executive and negotiation committees. He served as a District delegate for over 25 years and Read more
DATE: Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:30 P.M. AGENDA 1.) Regular Order of Business. ATTENTION MEMBERS Any member wishing to attend the meeting Virtually please contact Mike Edwards (medwar1636@rogers.com) for the Zoom Link. All MEMBERS You are invited to attend the festive social after the meeting. IAM UNION SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION FOR Read more
L1922 General meeting –TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES LODGE 1922 OF THE IAM UNION Date: Monday, November 10, 2025Time: 4:30 P.M.Location: 557 Dixon Road, Suite 102, Etobicoke, Ontario Agenda:Regular Order of Business Notice to Members:Members who wish to attend the meeting virtually are requested to contact Mike Edwards, Recording Secretary, at medwar1636@rogers.com to Read more
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