History was made in Alberta last night – and the Machinists Union is proud to have played a part. The Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) won a landslide victory sweeping away the ruling Conservatives after 44 years in power in an “Orange Wave.” Orange is the colour of the NDP. Jamie Kleinsteuber, 38 years old, a member IAM Local Lodge 1681 was elected in the constituency of Calgary-Northern Hills
Une page d’histoire s’est écrite hier soir en Alberta, et le syndicat des Machinistes est fier d’y avoir joué un rôle. Poussé par une « vague orange », le Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD) de l’Alberta a remporté une victoire écrasante contre les conservateurs, qui étaient au pouvoir sans interruption depuis 44 ans. L’orange est la couleur du NPD. Jamie Kleinsteuber, âgé de 38 ans et membre de la section
Surrey B.C. – Sixty years is a long time for an association with one organization, but Len Ashdown of Osoyoos, BC, has become something of a fixture at local and district lodge meetings. This week he was honoured by his district and his local lodge. He was presented with his 60 year pin by Donna Pickthall of IAM District Lodge 250. Len is a member of IAM Local Lodge 692
