15 November, 2019After eight months of negotiations, factories producing for ACT brands in Myanmar have agreed on a Myanmar Freedom of Association (FoA) Guideline with IndustriALL affiliate Industrial Workers’ Federation of Myanmar (IWFM). The Myanmar FoA Guideline aims to secure constructive relations Read more
On Thursday, November 14, 2019, IAM District Lodge 78 held its November General Meeting. Discussion and motions at the meeting included: An update from IAM Local Lodge 1231 on the feminine hygiene products collection being undertaken by its Women’s Committee. Read more
Say hello to IAM District Lodge 78’s newest members! On November 12, 2019, the employees of CUPE 905 unanimously voted to join the IAM. Our newest members provide administrative and communication services to CUPE Local 905, which is located in Read more
The IAM Local Lodge 1922 Planning Staff at Magellan Aerospace have history on the mind as they move into their new facility at 3160 Derry Road in Mississauga, Ontario. The building that they’re leaving dates back to the 1950s when Read more
13 November, 2019OTTAWA – Regardless of which company wins the CF-18 fighter replacement contract, Trudeau’s Liberal government must make sure there are job guarantees for aerospace workers here in Canada and strong economic benefits for the Canadian public, NDP Leader Read more
On November 11, 2019, the members of IAM Local Lodge 1922 braved snowy conditions to attend the local’s November General Meeting. The work of the union shall not be deterred by snow nor sleet. Discussion and motions at the meeting Read more
05 November, 2019 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – “Welcome back to the IAM!” That’s the message to the 65 workers at Priority Lane Management (PLA) from Talwinder Rayat, General Chairperson for IAM District 140. The former IAM members were Read more
IAM District Lodge 78 workplace Union Stewards from around the GTA received basic stewards training on November 4, 2019. The training was facilitated by Canadian Representative Heather Kelley at District 78’s Toronto office. Heather commented that “it was a lively Read more
06 November, 2019 For immediate release Toronto, ON – Members of IAM Local 1922 who are staff of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE Ontario) voted almost 80% in favour of the employer’s offer last night. The 14 Read more
Ivana Saula, Research Director for Canada Family status as a prohibited ground of discrimination is fairly new in the area of human rights law. It is understood to refer to parental or family obligations, which includes looking after a child Read more