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IWD 2021 – Madeleine Parent (1918–2012) – Canada

Union organizer and social activist. Late in life, Madeleine Parent was recognized her indefatigable activism on behalf of workers, women, and minorities. But in her younger years she was marked as a dangerous woman and a “seditious” traitor. In the Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

Still waiting – but for how long?

Ivana SaulaResearch Director Six months ago, talks between the federal government and airline companies began over financial aid for air transportation. As soon as the impact of COVID-19 was evident, the IAM began a continuous lobbying effort for assistance for Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

IWD 2021 – Ga’axstal’as, Jane Constance Cook (1870–1951)

Kwakwaka’wakw leader, cultural mediator, and activist. Born on Vancouver Island, Ga’axstal’as, Jane Constance Cook was the daughter of a Kwakwaka’wakw noblewoman and a white fur trader. Raised by a missionary couple, she had strong literacy skills and developed a good understanding Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

IWD 2021 Thérèse Casgrain (1896–1981)

Activist, radio host, and politial leader. Despite being brought up in wealth and privilege, Thérèse Casgrain felt that life should be fair to everyone. She helped to found the Provincial Franchise Committee for Women’s Suffrage in 1921 and later hosted Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

IAM A Delegate to the United Nations Conference on the Status of Women

By Ivana Saula, Research Director and Women and Human Rights Representative “Diversity is our Strength, Solidarity Is Our Power” Duygu Brauer, DaMigra The IAM is proud to be a delegate to Canada’s delegation, with two representatives in attendance; Tania Canniff Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

IWD 2021 Mary Shadd Cary (1823–1893)

First black woman newspaper editor in North America. Mary Ann Shadd was a tireless advocate for universal education, black emancipation, and women’s rights. Born in Delaware, Shadd moved to Windsor in Canada West (now Ontario) to teach in 1851. She Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

Statement by Minister Monsef, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 65th Session

New York, March 18, 2021 Bonjour, Aaniin, Salaam-Alaikum to my colleagues in the international community. I hope wherever you are, you are safe, you are well, and I wish the same for your loved ones. COVID-19 is the most serious Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

Local Lodge 412 members at AstenJohnson ratify new contract

For immediate release 12 March, 2021 Kanata, ON – Members working at AstenJohnson in Kanata ratified their new collective agreement incorporating many gains despite the uncertainties caused by the pandemic. Shane Woito, President of Local Lodge 412, thanked the Local Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
IAM Canada News

IWD 2021 – Agnes Macphail (1890–1954) – Canada

First woman elected to the House of Commons. Agnes Macphail was born in rural Ontario. While working as a young schoolteacher she became involved with progressive political movements, including the United Farm Women of Ontario. She also began writing a Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago
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IAM Local 2332 in The Soo ratify agreement at Superior Nissan

The 21 members of Superior Nissan ratified a new agreement today. Highlights are wage adjustments, annual increases, annual pension increases, lower benefit premiums, layoff language and improved vacation. The members collectively work at Superior Nissan, Superior Custom Detailing, Superior Used Read more

By Lucie Morillon, 5 years ago

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