Montreal, QC – On 28 September, 2019, Transport Laberge workers overwhelmingly to accept their first contract, voting 98% in support of the deal. In the first year of the contract, workers will receive wage increases ranging from 1.6% to 7.29%, Read more
27 September, 2019 Montreal, QC – Four representatives of the major federal political parties outlined their vision for aerospace in Canada at an event organized in Montreal by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC). Candidates Alexandre Boulerice of the Read more
Montreal, September 25, 2019 – The increase in the carbon footprint of air travel and the rapid growth in the number of aircraft in aircraft cemeteries are two trends that we will have to reverse quickly in the name of Read more
27 September, 2019For Immediate Release Delta, B.C. – IAM Local 11 and its 300 members are back to work in Delta, BC! They were locked out by Avcorp Industries since Monday, 16 September. The members went back to work late Wednesday Read more
“This facility is amazing!” said Canadian General Vice-President Stan Pickthall, “The grounds are immaculately kept, many of the buildings recently upgraded, and the staff are first-class professionals in the industry.” GVP Pickthall was speaking of his recent visit the Guide Read more
25 September, 2019For Immediate Release Montreal, QC – “It often takes a second effort to succeed at anything, and in this case, it proved very true,” said GLR Michel Richer of the 40 new members at A.S.A.P Secured Inc working Read more
Lachute, QC – More than 250 golfers lined up and swung their golf clubs to raise money for school-kids in Québec through the Maman Dion Foundation this past weekend. This annual fundraiser, organised by Québec Machinists, also had more than Read more
Ajax, ON – Canadian GVP Stan Pickthall welcomed Aerospace GVP Mark Blondin to the Canadian Territory for a site visit to Safran Landing Systems, based in Ajax, Ontario. “This was a great opportunity for us to meet some of our Read more
For immediate release19 September, 2019 Toronto, ON – Members of IAM Local 1922 made their decision early this morning and voted to go on strike against their employer, the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE), after negotiations stalled. COPE Read more
———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Canada website. View the original post here: The IAM 2019 International President’s Excellence in Organising Award, (VIDEO)