The IAM Canadian Territory is pleased to announce that 250 more members have joined the union at Vancouver International Airport. The workers, from Alliance Ground International (AGI), who perform duties including baggage, ramp and towing, are finally members of the IAM after a vicious anti-union campaign undertaken by the company. “The company fired all of the Inside Committee members and used every trick in the book to try and weaken
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 2, 2024 [Toronto, ON] – On this Labour Day, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is voicing strong criticism of the Canadian Government’s recent order to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to enact back-to-work legislation and force arbitration concerning the ongoing lockout of workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway Kansas City (CPKC). The union condemns the move
For Immediate release. Toronto, Ont. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has put forward a submission to the Competition Bureau making arguments against increased competition in the Canadian Airline industry. The IAM, representing thousands of workers in the aviation and aerospace industries across Canada, believes that allowing international carriers to operate domestically in Canada, wiping out long-standing cabotage* laws, will have a devastating impact on Canadians. “We
MVS Design located in Bolton Ontario has been producing promotional items, including jackets, hats and shirts for sports teams, businesses and unions for many years. Mark Pacilla, of IAM Local 2323, recently organized their workers into the IAM Union. “Both the workers and the management of MVS are excited to be working with the IAM”, said Pacilla. Pictured above are IAM Local 2323 executive members, who toured the facility, along
The IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention has officially begun in the bustling and vibrant city of New York. With the inspiring theme “Honouring Our Past, Building Our Future,” this historic gathering is playing host to nearly 1,200 delegates. It signifies a pivotal moment for the IAM, as it seeks to not only commemorate its illustrious past but also to pave the way for an innovative and progressive future. The IAM
Between 30-40 new IAM members attended their first meeting with their representatives and to ask questions. Almost immediately, they discovered the benefits of joining the IAM. The group of about 110 workers becomes part of IAM Local 2413. From standardising shifts to health and safety concerns to favouritism, the new members asked many questions about their rights and how they could move forward in the upcoming bargaining with the employer.
As a visually impaired Judo athlete, Priscilla Gagné never relied on a guide dog, though she was the proud owner of a German Shepherd Lab, Sergeant Tango. When Tango neared the end of his life in early 2023, Priscilla decided it was time to get a formally trained service dog. “Making the jump from white cane to guide dog was a no-brainer,” Priscilla explains. Montreal’s three-year waiting list for service
IAM members working at Volvo Truck Canada recently ratified a new collective agreement. The 22 warehouse workers were very engaged in the process with near 100% participation in the survey process and in the ratification vote. “This group has grappled with a two-tier wage system and three-tier vacation grid for well over 20 years, and through a strong mandate of the membership, the bargaining committee of Rich Dion and Ali
August 6, 2024 TOWSON, Md., Aug. 6, 2024—The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE) has overwhelmingly ratified a historic three-year agreement with Apple that improves work-life balance, raises pay, and helps protect job security. Workers at the Towson, Md., Apple retail store, the first in the country to unionize, are now the first in the nation to ratify a contract with
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2024 Toronto, ON – IAM Canada has significant concerns regarding the recent announcement by the Canadian federal government that Competition Bureau Canada will be consulting Canadians on competition within domestic air passenger services. The IAM, representing thousands of workers in the aviation and aerospace industries across Canada, believes this consultation could have far-reaching implications for the industry and its membership. The union is concerned that
