IAM Sisters, once again, have taken on a much needed, and important task- addressing the toll of the pandemic on mental health. With many of our members coping with changes in their workplaces and lives, the daily grind leaves little Read more
In celebration of Black History Month, the Young Machinists at Local 2323 have released a series of six posters – and they’re all focused on black women. Young Machinists from 2323 designed the posters, and one of the members, Shryl Read more
February 08, 2021 Earlier today the IAMAW met with Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to discuss the future of Canada’s air transportation, and aviation sectors. Canadian General Vice-President Stan Pickthall voiced once again the need for a comprehensive sound policy Read more
The group of workers chose to join the IAMAW after seeing the quality of union representation offered to their colleagues from Clean International in Drummondville and Saint-Cuthbert. “In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers have seen it as Read more
David Chartrand, Quebec Coordinator for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) This article was published in Les Ailes du Québec If the sacrifices of aviation industry workers are a necessary evil in these times of pandemic, the Read more
In celebration of Black History Month, the Young Machinists at Local 2323 have released a series of six posters – and they’re all focused on black women. Young Machinists from 2323 designed the posters, and one of the members, Shryl Read more
The producers of Stand! are offering Machinists Union members a 20 percent discount to watch the movie from the comfort of their homes. For $7.99 in the United States and $10 in Canada, members can view the acclaimed movie-musical, an immigrant Read more
February 1, 2021 – Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for an end to systemic anti-Black racism. This includes urging the federal government to disaster-proof Canada’s social safety net to ensure a COVID-19 response and recovery that Read more
Burlington, ON – In early 2020, the employees of Trojan Tire Inc. in Burlington Ontario voted to join the IAM. After a long and difficult round of negotiations, the membership ratified their first agreement. “The group was clear of their Read more
Today’s announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presents yet another obstacle in the IAM’s fight to preserve the aviation industry, where our members and thousands of other workers are being left out in the cold without support. With the Read more