Miramichi, NB – After a “contract hand-off”, a deal was reached between members of IAM Local 2418 and their employer, Towne Ford. Grand Lodge Representative Rick Arsenault began negotiating the new contract before his retirement at the end of October. Read more…
Saint John, NB – Production, maintenance, material handlers, millwrights and machine operators at Canada’s only fire hydrant manufacturer voted to accept the new agreement which brought numerous improvements. Pensions, wages, benefits and vacation selection were some of the main issues Read more…
15 November, 2021 Edmonton, AB – It is our sad duty to inform you that Brother Jim Patterson, Business Representative and Organiser for IAM District 14 passed away tragically this past weekend. Jim had an incident with the all-terrain vehicle Read more…
For immediate release 10 November, 2021 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The members of Local 2332 working at Superior Dodge Chrysler in Sault Ste-Marie ratified a new 3-year agreement. Highlights of the agreement are: annual wage increases, 2 paid sick Read more…
By Guillaume Valois LL712 and DL11 Communicator Montreal – In response to Airbus’ statement to accelerate aircraft recycling by creating partnerships in different regions of the world, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), calls on our governments Read more…
October 21, 2021 By Email: omar.alghabra@parl.gc.ca Honourable Omar Alghabra, MP Minister of TransportHouse of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Honourable Minister Alghabra, I’m writing to you on behalf of 20,000 air transportation workers, and members of the International Association of Read more…
October 21, 2021 By Email: omar.alghabra@parl.gc.ca Honourable Omar Alghabra, MP Minister of TransportHouse of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Honourable Minister Alghabra, I’m writing to you on behalf of 20,000 air transportation workers, and members of the International Association of Read more…
IAM Local 1922 members employed by Swiss Steel, Mississauga (formerly Schmoltz-Bickenbach Canada) ratified a new collective agreement on Saturday October 23. The members identified their priorities and the committee worked tirelessly to convey these priorities to their employer. “Special thanks to Read more…
26 October, 2021 For immediate release Edmonton, AB – The IAM has scored a first in Alberta by organising 85 health care aides and LPNs working at Sheperd’s Care (Eden House) in Edmonton. The new members join the IAM Health Read more…
26 October, 2021 Toronto, ON – After months of negotiations, the over 500 new IAM members employed by RNS Health Care Services overwhelmingly ratified their first contract. “These were difficult negotiations and it was done it completely virtually. We never met face-to-face Read more…