By Ivana Saula Canadian Director of Research Over the last few months, inflation has been running rampant causing a rise in prices, the cost of living, and cutting into real wages of workers. Mainstream media has blamed high inflation on Read more
09 August, 2022 Scarborough, ON – Members at SKF Canada IAM Local 901 ratify a three-year agreement. The contract included wage increases in each year of the three-year agreement totalling 12%, along with a significant increase to the pension plan Read more
At airports across Canada, pre-board screening officers are the first line of defence in keeping our skies safe. In the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario, its members of the International Association of Machinists that do this work. In Canada, Read more
On 31 March, 2021, our membership suffered a devasting blow with the workplace death of brother Ryan Coughlan, a member of IAM Local 99. Ryan’s sudden passing shocked and saddened all knew him. In the ongoing recognition of Ryan and Read more
28 June, 2022 Toronto, ON – IAM Airport Screening Officers working at airports in Toronto, Vancouver and other airports in British Columbia rallied for dignity, justice and better working conditions. Other unions, including the United Steelworkers who also represent Screening Read more
Monday, 27 June, 2022 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The members of IAM Local 2332 working at Prouse Chevrolet recently ratified a new collective agreement. The two-year agreement provides for annual wage increases, increased premiums and incentives, as well as Read more
(Montreal, June 22, 2022) – The IAMAW Local Lodge 712 membership voted 73.4 per cent in favour of the employer’s offer with a participation rate of 80.3 per cent. “Despite the fact that the offer was accepted, Bombardier will have work Read more
The woman’s committee of LL1231 made a delivery of 70 purses filled with essential items to Loft 416 Community Services, a women’s shelter and outreach agency in Toronto. They were overwhelmed by the generous gift and said individuals would be Read more
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known Read more
20 June, 2022 TORONTO, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Canada) is demanding workers be represented on the Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a council created in 2019 to advise the Government of Canada on building Canada’s strengths Read more