July 27, 2016

Machinists Expand in the Steel City

Wednesday July 27, 2016 For Immediate Release Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The International Association of Machinists has added another bargaining unit to its family of auto dealerships in the Steel City. Service Department employees at Superior Nissan as well as employees at Superior Custom and Detailing and Superior Used Cars are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 2332. “We’re delighted with this organizing win,” said IAM Grand Lodge

Political Action Right Reason, Right People = Respect and Recognition!

Machinists have become a household name amongst Canada’s Parliamentarians in Ottawa. We conducted intense lobbying in three sessions: The first occurred in April when the Machinists brought the largest delegation to a Canadian Labour Congress Lobby on the Trans Pacific Partnership, the Canada Pension Plan and the health threats posed by asbestos. The results were significant because the government has recently announced improvements to the Canada Pension Plan, it wasn’t