October 2016

Transportation District Lodge 140 convention gathers at Banff
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Banff, AB – Delegates to the Transportation District Lodge 140 convention have gathered in Canadian Rockies this week to elect a new president and secretary-treasurer. Incumbent President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes told delegates that the district has returned to a firm financial platform. He also informed delegates about the bad faith bargaining charge laid against Air Canada last week. Hospes said the airline deliberately misled the IAM bargaining

Machinists file “Unfair Labour Practice” against Air Canada
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Friday October 14, 2016 For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – “Air Canada must come clean on the issue of an increased cap on pensionable earnings for our members,” demanded IAM Transportation District 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. Hospes was referring to documents filed late this afternoon against Air Canada with the Canada Industrial Relations Board, charging the airline with bad faith bargaining. “Information has come to

Machinists Ink New Deal with Compass Canada (Stratford)
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Thursday October 13, 2016   For Immediate Release   Stratford, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 103 have ratified a new collective agreement with Compass Canada (Stratford) Ltd. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in the first year and 2.4 per cent in the second and third year respectively. Other agreement highlights include : Improved bereavement leave Improved Overtime language Increased safety footwear allowance   The

Face to face in Montreal — the members meet their GVP
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Montreal, QC – IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall is a busy man these days — crossing the country to meet with members, hearing their concerns, and getting a better feel for the pulse of the union. This week it began in Montreal, with site visits to Air Canada, AJ Walters and Lockheed Martin. “It’s important to visit with as many groups as possible,” said Pickthall. “I can’t emphasize

Machinists Ratify Five-Year Deal with TBH Services
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Thursday October 13, 2016   For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2323 have ratified a new five-year collective agreement with TBH Services at Toronto Pearson Airport. “At the bargaining table we advocated for better wages and a pension plan, and we were successful,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Tal Rayat. “These workers have never had a pension plan and now they will

Machinists Ratify New Deal with Cullen Diesel
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Wednesday October 12, 2016   For Immediate Release   Surrey, BC – Members of IAM Local Lodge 692 have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with Cullen Diesel Power LTD. The new agreement provides wage increases of 4.67 per cent in the first year, 2 per cent in second year and 3 per cent in the third year bringing the hourly rate $41.12. Other agreement highlights include : Pension contributions will

District Lodge 250’s first ever Guide Dogs Tournament successful
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Vancouver, BC – The first-ever Guide Dog Golf Tournament held by Northwest District Lodge 250 was an outstanding success raising more than $36,000. “We had over 75 golfers and more non-golfers for the dinner,” said DL250 Business Representative Al Cyr. “I was really getting worried as we were getting closer to the date as to what kind of participation we were going to have, but all of those who attended

Face-to-face site visits well received by IAM members
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Vancouver, BC – The latest face-to-face site visit with IAM members in District 250 by Canadian GVP Stan Pickthall was an outstanding success. “This is something I strongly believe in,” said Pickthall. “I did this when I was the DBR for District 250 and I will continue to do so on a national basis as Canadian General Vice President.” The week-long visit to the lower mainland of BC followed a

“Working women can’t wait 2 more years for pay equity!”
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Thursday October 6, 2016   For Immediate Release   Ottawa, ON – “Working women can’t wait two more years for pay equity legislation,” said a disgusted Heather Kelley, IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Women’s Rights advocate. Kelley was speaking about a News Release issued by the Federal Government late yesterday afternoon: “Despite the Federal Government recognizing that pay equity is a human right, their release shows that this human right can

Thousands brave inclement weather demanding decent work
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Toronto, ON – The lawn of Queens Park – home of Ontario’s Legislative Buildings – has seen many protests by labour over the years but rarely has it seen an across-the-board demand for decent work and decent wages! On October 1, thousands of union members braved adverse weather to join with community activists from across Ontario to march up Toronto’s University Avenue to attend a “Rally for Decent Work.” It