February 13, 2009

Ambutrans Workers the latest to join Machinists!

Friday February 13, 2009 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Workers at Ambutrans Incorporated are the latest health care sector workers to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The 170 new members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1295 provide non-emergency ambulatory patient transfers from Toronto to Durham Region in the east and Mississauga in the west. This is the second group of patient transfer workers to join the

ACE and Air Canada Board Liable for breach of pension plan fiduciary duties say Machinists!

Friday February 13, 2009 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The IAMAW says the members of the ACE and Air Canada Board of Directors will be liable if ACE goes ahead with its plans to wind up ACE Aviation and distribute the proceeds to its shareholders. “During the past year, the funded position of Air Canada’s pension plans has deteriorated significantly and has imperilled the financial position of retirees and