For immediate release Montreal, 13 February, 2020 – Bombardier sold its stake in the A-220 Limited Partnership (33.58%) to Airbus and Investissement Québec. The transaction allows Airbus subsidiary, Stelia, to take over part of the activities of the Bombardier plant Read more
It was another stellar turnout for IAM Local Lodge 1922 at our February 2020 General Meeting. Thank you to all the members, returning and first time, for taking part. Our Union is only as strong as our workers who power Read more
12 February 2020 Three Young Machinists committee from IAM Local 2323 visited the IAM Canadian Office yesterday to meet and discuss our common vision. The members, all working in Air Canada Cabin Services, recently joined the LL 2323 Young Machinists Read more
IAM District 78 Grows The 15 employees of Trojan Tire in Burlington recently voted to join the IAM. Our newest members manufacture and service a soft cell inserted into large tires which are used in mining, waste management, and other Read more
04 February, 2020 For immediate release Montreal, QC – Thirty-two engineers working for Rolls Royce in Montreal have decided to join the IAM, becoming the newest members of IAM Local 2468, part of District 11. District 11 organizer, Éric Gagné Read more
January 29, 2020For immediate release Fort McKay, Alberta- The 110 workers at Weldco Heavy Industries have a first agreement and are the newest members of District Lodge 14. Organizer Matt Barnable filed for certification in February of 2019 after meeting Read more
It is the month in which we bear witness to the progress, richness and diversity of African-Canadian achievement. During the 1920’s an African American named Carter G. Woodson created and promoted Negro History Week. This period in February was chosen Read more
Strike ends at Montréal-Trudeau and Mirabel airports – Swissport workers vote in favour of new contract Montreal, January 30, 2020 – IAM Local Lodge 2301 members working at Swissport at Montreal-Trudeau and Mirabel airports voted to accept the employer’s offer, Read more
29 January, 2020 For immediate release Montreal, QC – Negotiators reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of 29 January 2020. IAM Local Lodge 2301 and Swissport finally achieved the agreement after almost one month on strike. Members will Read more
IAM Local Lodge 103 members at Norfolk County Fire station Number 1 ratified a new collective agreement this week. Improvements were made to how discipline is handled, member recognition and advancement, and increases to boot allowances. In addition, annual wage increases were written into Read more