Members of IAM Local Lodge 412 ratified a new agreement which brought them gains in terms of increases and improvements. Shane Woito, President of the local led the bargaining, but made sure to thanks members of the Bargaining Committee for Read more…
Last week, the COVID-19 Testing and Screening Expert Advisory Panel released recommendations concerning land and border measures and a gradual reopening of air travel. The IAM has been monitoring the situation very closely and expects an announcement based on the Read more…
To all Canadian members of the IAM The Machinists Union is proud to announce the return of in-person learning at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3 Center) in Hollywood, MD beginning August 1, 2021. All education was Read more…
Last, but certainly not least, we finish off the series with a snapshot into the future of aerospace. It’s always been a high tech industry, and with advancements in technology, changes are coming at a rapid pace. With the economic Read more…
01 June, 2021 “It is beyond disheartening for Air Canada Executives to be rewarding themselves so handsomely with these obscene bonuses during the worst performance in this corporation’s history. Our members were rewarded with unprecedented layoff notices during the same period, with Read more…
The Machinists Union in Canada join with all those honouring the memory of the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were recently found at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia. The suffering this is causing their families Read more…
No other industry has felt the pressure to evolve and adapt to new realities due to the pandemic like air transportation. In fact, the industry’s adaptability is crucial to its survival. Airlines and airports have turned to technology as part Read more…
“It has been my privilege to work with Michel Richer over recent years, and I know he will continue to be a valuable asset to IAM members, both in Quebec and across Canada.” General Vice-President Stan Pickthall took pleasure in Read more…
The Machinists Union is proud to announce the return of in-person learning at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3 Center) in Hollywood, MD beginning August 1, 2021. For the safety of the membership and staff, the flagship Read more…
May 14, 2021 Ms. Yolaine Charette, General Manager Sheraton Ottawa Hotel 150 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2 Dear Ms. Charette: The IAM represents 50,000 Union members in Canada, with almost half working in travel-related industries. We are Read more…