The IAM is proud to celebrate one of its brightest young achievers: Béatrice Richer, daughter of Frédéric Richer, a dedicated member of IAM Union Local 712 working at Bombardier in Montréal. Béatrice, 19, has been awarded an IAM Union Scholarship, recognizing her exceptional academic accomplishments, ambition, and community involvement. This fall, Béatrice will attend McGill University in Montréal, where she plans to major in physics and mathematics; a path she

The IAM Union marked a powerful moment of renewal as its newly elected International Officers were sworn in for a four-year term during an installation ceremony that celebrated the union’s democratic foundation and its future-facing vision. Held before an audience of IAM members, retirees, staff, and labor allies, the ceremony at the IAM’s Headquarters was a reminder that in the IAM Union, leadership is chosen by the membership. Each officer

After nearly four decades of dedication and hard work, Andrew Maeumbaed will be retiring this June from Superior Chrysler in Sault Ste. Marie. A proud member of the IAM Union, Andrew has spent 37 years not only building a career but also helping to build a strong union legacy rooted in solidarity, dignity, and fair compensation. Andrew’s retirement is a moment of celebration, not just for his years of service,

The IAM Union proudly celebrates the election of its own Matthew Barnable as Second Vice-President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL). The election took place during the NBFL’s recent convention, where delegates from across the province gathered to chart a path forward for organized labour in New Brunswick. Matthew Barnable, an International Representative with the IAM, has long been a committed advocate for workers’ rights. His election to

On May 27, General Vice President (GVP) of the IAM Union in Canada, David Chartrand, joined national leaders at a closed-door session hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto and the Business Council of Canada. This meeting brought together CEOs from major firms like Bombardier, ATCO, and Nokia, alongside government officials, union representatives and business representatives to discuss how to build a modern, sovereign industrial strategy for Canada. With Canada