December 6, 2021 On December 6th 1989, 14 women were murdered in a horrific act of gender-based violence at Montreal’s École Polytechnique. This tragic event exposed a reality that many already knew and experienced: that gender-based violence is a constant Read more
Toronto, ON – IAM Union Local 1922 members employed by Ecojustice ratified a new agreement this week. The three-year agreement now includes the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as a paid Holiday and introduces language to provide paid domestic violence leave and improvements Read more
For immediate release 29 November, 2021 York Region, ON – After months of negotiations, the over 70 Registered Nurses (RN) and Registered Practical nurses (RPN) are now new IAM members employed at RNS Health Care Services. This weekend they voted to Read more
Disaster Relief for IAM MembersA Message from GVP Dave Chartrand Dear IAM members, We have all been following the terrible fortunes of residents of British Columbia and Atlantic Canada lately – and our hearts go out to all those affected. Read more
Retired Canadian General Vice-President (GVP) Stan Pickthall was awarded the Gift of Sight Award at the 40th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino last week. The Awards Banquet, with more than 950 Read more
On 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, trade unions across the world will take action for the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment. They will maintain this Read more
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