February 2014

Friday February 28, 2014 For Immediate Release North Bay, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have applied for a conciliator after talks between IAM Local Lodge 2922 and PGI Fabrene broke down. “The employer has left us with no alternative,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Gary Hynes. “The employer simply refuses to address issues our members take quite seriously, including vacations and time off with family,

Friday February 21, 2014   For Immediate Release   Vancouver, BC – United Airlines is pulling out of Canada and will outsource its Canadian operations effective May 1, 2014.   “This move is absolutely disgusting,” declared an angry IAM District Lodge 140 President and Directing Chairperson Fred Hospes. “These people took concessions to keep this airline airborne and this is how they’re repaid. We’ll do whatever it takes to protect

Friday February 14, 2014     For Immediate Release     Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified their first collective agreement with Staybridge Suites Hotel.   “This is a great first agreement for these workers,” said IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Kim Valliere. “This collective agreement is example of what a union can do for workers when given the opportunity.”   The three-year agreement

Friday February 14, 2014     For Immediate Release     Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says Bill C-525 is a move in the wrong direction and is urging the House of Commons to reject it.   “When workers wish to better their working lives by joining a union, they are being bullied, harassed, intimidated and even fired on the job by their employers

Thursday February 13, 2014     For Immediate Release     Ottawa, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2413 have ratified their first collective agreement with ASIG Ground Handling Canada Ltd (formerly Dryden Air Services).   “There were some tense moments during our organizing campaign for this group,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Mike Corrado. “Eventually the new owner wisely agreed to work with us and once

Thursday February 13, 2014   For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and the United Steelworkers (USW) say the Harper government is costing Canadian travelers time and money to reduce the federal deficit.   According to government figures, Air Traveler Security Charges (ATSCs) – the fees everyone who boards an aircraft in Canada pays to cover the costs of security screening – will generate

Wednesday February 5, 2014   For Immediate Release   Winnipeg, MB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2413 have ratified a new collective agreement with Bearskin Airlines.   “I’m proud to say that close to 90 per cent of the overall membership stationed at Kitchener Waterloo, Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Winnipeg participated in the ratification process,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Mike Corrado.   The three-year agreement

Tuesday February 4, 2014     For Immediate Release     Pinawa, MB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 608 have ratified a new collective agreement with the Local Government District of Pinawa.   “The members knew what they wanted and they achieved it,” explained IAM District Lodge 181 Directing Business Representative Wayne Relf. “They were satisfied with their current benefits package and felt wage increases was the way to