April 28, 2016

Delta Order Great for Our Membership Great for the Canadian Aerospace Industry

Thursday April 28, 2016   For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – “This is great news for our IAM membership at Bombardier and indeed for the Canadian aerospace industry as a whole,” said a pleased IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. Ritchie was reacting to the announcement this morning that Bombardier confirmed its biggest order so far for its C Series airliner: an order from U.S. giant Delta Airlines

IAM Expands Hospitality Sector Membership

Thursday April 28, 2016   For Immediate Release   Mississauga, ON – The hospitality sector continues to grow for the IAM in Canada.   IAM Local Lodge 1295 welcome 25 new members employed by the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Mississauga. “These workers wanted better wages and benefits and most importantly union representation,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “DL 78 Organizer Roy Bhansingh had been working

IAM Expands Healthcare Sector Again!

Thursday April 28, 2016   For Immediate Release   Nepean, ON – The IAM Canadian Health Care sector has expanded again, this time in the town of Nepean, just outside Ottawa. Employees at the Thorncliffe Retirement Home are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 1295. “These workers were looking for union representation,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “We represent workers at three retirement homes in

Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union Reps join IAM

Thursday April 28, 2016   For Immediate Release   Halifax, NS – Staff Representatives and support staff of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 2797. “These people are very aware of the value of associating with a progressive union where your voice counts for something,” said IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “Their job is to speak on

On this Day of Mourning, let’s make all Canadians safer

Thursday, April 28, 2016     On Thursday, April 28th, the flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast and people across the country will light candles, don ribbons and remember colleagues, friends and family who have been killed because of workplace-related hazards and incidents.   We can’t bring back those who have died, but we are working hard to make workplaces safer today. That’s why this April 28th, Canadian