Dear Brothers and Sisters, In light of the World Health Organization declaring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic, we are issuing Health Canada’s guidelines for the most effective preventative measures that help protect you, your co-workers and families. Attached to Read more
10 March 2020For immediate release Toronto, ON – Fifty years ago, on this very date, Local Lodge 2413 was awarded its own charter, making them certified members of the IAM. The local was presented their charter by then Canadian General Read more
Although International Women’s Day isn’t until March 8, the Peel Regional Labour Council held its celebratory brunch early and IAM District 78 was in attendance. The theme for this March 8 is “an equal world.” International Women’s Day is a global Read more
Ivana Saula- Canadian Research Director Yes, you’ve read it correctly, it’s been 700 years since women first began working in skilled trades. A fact that not only challenges what we know of women’s labour history, but it boggles the mind Read more
SPECIAL OFFER MARCH BREAK SAVINGS Park’N Save on Airport Parking for a Limited Time Heading to the sunny south this March break? Park’N Fly is offering special rates on their most popular service, Park’N Fly Valet airport parking. You Read more
21 November, 2019In June, the International Labour Conference voted overwhelmingly to adopt a new Convention and Recommendation to end violence and harassment in the world of work. The new Convention No. 190 represents an extraordinary opportunity for unions to move Read more
As of March 2nd, more than 89,000 people in nearly 60 countries have reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world. More than 3,000 people have died as a result. By all accounts, this is serious, and we should Read more
On Sunday, March 1, 2020, members of the IAM Local Lodge 1922 Women’s Committee joined with our fellow IAM members and labour allies from across the GTA for the Peel Regional Labour Council’s Women’s Brunch to celebrate International Women’s Day Read more
The Canadian Machinists (IAM) have added their name to the ever-growing list of supporters for #TeamUniteCLC. “I am pleased to stand in Rock Solid support of #TeamUniteCLC – Bea Bruske, Lily Chang, and Siobhan Vipond. These are three strong sisters Read more
25 February, 2020 Stan Pickthall, IAM Canadian General Vice-President, Gord Falconer, IAM Chief-of-Staff, Gary Hynes, Grand Lodge Representative and Derek Ferguson, Special Representative all visited an IAM workplace – AstenJohnson, located in Kanata, ON, a suburb of Ottawa, now a Read more