By: Ivana Saula, Research Director, Canada Labour Minister Patty Hajdu’s office announced yesterday that amendments to the Canada Labour Code Part III will come into effect this Sunday, Sept.1, 2019. The IAMAW is an active stakeholder in the Labour Program’s Read more
IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall calls on IAM members to join with their sisters and brothers on Monday, September 2, 2019, as we participate in Labour Day events across the country to celebrate the work of unions in Read more
22 August, 2019For immediate release Toronto – Today the IAM Membership at Sage Parts YYZ ratified its 2nd collective agreement by a 100% margin. Percentages and gains in wages jumped appreciably since they joined the IAM 3 years ago. “Three years Read more
IAM Local 1922 members at the City of Mississauga recently ratified a new Collective Agreement. The agreement includes annual wage increases, improvements to work schedule rotations, vacation, and a safety footwear allowance. Our members perform the important work of providing building repair, Read more
By Derek Ferguson,Special Representative, Political Action On September 10th Manitoba voters have to decision to make. Have they benefitted under the current Pallister conservative government, or will the NDP, led by Wab Kinew, be the better choice for them and Read more
By Ivana SaulaIAM Canadian Research Director A vote set to take place over the summer, more precisely August; a month when most people take vacations, take time to relax, disconnect from work and reconnect with friends, family, and nature. A Read more
23 August, 2019 For Immediate release Toronto – Air Transat shareholders have approved a $720 million takeover by Air Canada by a 94.77% vote. This is well above the two-thirds margin required. Both companies will continue to operate under their Read more
The members of IAM Local 2922 in North Bay recently participated in their employers’ annual golf tournament. Although there was no prize for the best score, there were plenty of prizes for participating. The weather was perfect and a great Read more
One year ago, today, workers at Spectrum Healthcare signed their charter and OFFICIALLY joined the IAM and created Local Lodge 1231. The new members gathered together at the IAM’s Winpisinger Education and Technology Center for the ceremony, with IAM International Read more
Thanks to IAM solidarity a retired IAM representative from Connecticut, USA and his grandson got a chance to learn about Canada’s Parliament and the New Democratic Party. Brother John Harrity, who served on the IAM staff for 38 years had Read more