7 June, 2022 Winpisinger Centre, Maryland – 30 labour staff from various unions in Canada attended a special conference at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center this week to discuss commonalities and strategies. Labour staff from the Read more
May 2020 Toronto, ON – Members working for TBH Services at Toronto Pearson Airport voted 95% in favour of a wage re-opener of their current three-year contract. The deal provided for wage increases of between 9 % – 18 % Read more
The work of a labour activist is never easy. The June 2nd election results in Ontario proved that point again. The IAM in Canada wishes to thank all our political activists who gave up their time to knock on doors, Read more
Richmond, BC – Four hundred ramp, grooming, baggage sortation and maintenance workers from Local Lodge 16 working at Swissport ratified their contract in December 2021. The three-year contract included enhancements in wages, signing bonus, increase in premiums and a guarantee Read more
Vancouver, B.C. – IAM Local Lodge 16 is a local made up of a variety of airport workers working for different employers. Although it can sometimes be a challenge, General Chairperson Todd Haverstock manages to make sure they involved in Read more
SEE PHOTOS OF THE MCM 2022 IN MONCTON, N.B. The Maritime Machinists’ Council (MCM) held its first Conference in more than two years and, by all accounts, it was a huge success. The event, held every two years, was postponed Read more
After more than two years, the IAM Canadian Territory met in a full Staff Conference in downtown Toronto. Although most had met frequently via video conferencing, there were many smiles, handshakes and hugs exchanged at finally meeting colleagues and friends Read more
29 May, 2022 Vancouver, B.C. – IAM Screening Officers at YVR Airport are rallying today for better wages and less pressure-filled working conditions in the midst of growing lineups and passenger frustrations at the airport. The rally by IAM Local Read more
The Quebec Machinists Council (CMQ) conference was held on May 19 and 20 in Sherbrooke, QC. The activities of the CMQ never stopped during the pandemic and it was under the theme of “Still Alive” that the participants were able Read more
Tom Lee, retires IAM Canada Chief-of-Staff, received his 50th Anniversary pin from current Chief-of-Staff Gord Falconer in a recent presentation. ———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Canada website. View the original post here: Tom Lee receives 50th Read more