Over the last 24 hours, it has been reported that a worker at Toronto Pearson has tested positive for the Covid-19 Virus. The IAMAW has put pressure on the employer to address numerous health and safety concerns, the main one being the lack of personal protective equipment for screening officers. The response has been lacklustre, and instead of proactive measures public health officials urge employers and the public to take,
Pour certains, cela signifie un désagrément sans précédent et, pour d’autres, cela se solde par des vacances manquées ou écourtées. Pour tout le monde, cela signifie de nouveaux termes et de nouvelles expressions comme « distanciation sociale », « aplatissement de la courbe » ou « auto-isolement ». Pour beaucoup, cela mène à la maladie et, possiblement, à la mort. Pour d’autres encore, cela pourrait signifier une peur incontrôlable, de l’anxiété, des mises à pied, des
For some it means an inconvenience unlike any they have encountered and for others it means missed or shortened vacations. For everyone it means new terms like ‘social distancing’, ‘flattening the curve’ or ‘self-isolating’. For many it means sickness and, possibly, death. Still for others, it could mean uncontrollable fear, anxiety, layoffs, financial difficulties, confusion, and possibly even thoughts of suicide. Due to our collective agreements, most members of the
Le 16 mars 2020 Pour diffusion immédiate Alors que les pays du monde entier déclarent l’état d’urgence, entraînant l’arrêt quasi-total d’un grand nombre d’industries, le transport aérien est particulièrement touché. Les compagnies aériennes internationales ont annoncé des réductions importantes du nombre de vols, car certains pays ferment leurs frontières et limitent les déplacements. Alors que la situation évolue, il y a tout lieu de s’inquiéter de l’impact potentiel de la
Bracing For the Turbulence: COVID-19’s Implications for Airports 16 March, 2020 For immediate release As countries around the world declare a state of emergency, bringing many industries to a near halt, air transportation is being particularly affected. International airlines around the world announced significant reductions in the number of flights as countries shut down borders and limit travel. As we watch the situation unfold, there is ample reason to be
Le 17 mars 2020 L’honorable Marc Garneau, ministre des Transports, Chambre des communes Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6 Objet : Transition de l’ACSTA Cher M. Garneau, L’Association internationale des machinistes et des travailleurs de l’aérospatiale (AIMTA) est l’agent négociateur de près de 90 % des agents de contrôle au Canada, qui travaillent dans les grands aéroports canadiens, comme ceux de Vancouver et Pearson de Toronto. Ces deux aéroports sont d’importantes
March 17, 2020 Honorable Marc Garneau Minister of Transportation House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario. K1A 0A6 Re: CATSA Transition Dear Mr. Garneau, The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is the bargaining agent for nearly 90% of screening officers across Canada, who work in major Canadian airports, such as Vancouver and Toronto Pearson Airport. Both airports are major hubs that connect Canada to the world. Screeners in Toronto
Pour plusieurs de nos membres, la période que nous traversons à l’heure actuelle est stressante et nous sommes tous inondés de mises à jour quotidiennes à propos du virus, dont certaines semblent contradictoires. Pour clarifier certains malentendus, nous demandons à nos membres d’être conscients de ce qui suit : Étant donné qu’il s’agit d’un nouveau virus, il y a des choses qui ne sont pas encore complètement connues. La recherche est
For many of our members, this is a stressful time, and we are all being inundated with daily updates about the virus, some of which seem contradictory. To clarify some of the misconceptions, we are asking members to be aware of the following; Given that this is a novel virus, there are things that are not yet fully known. Research is ongoing and, as such, new information is continuously becoming
In the midst of a global pandemic, District Lodge 140 is ensuring members are receiving all necessary information required to protect themselves at work, and as an organization we are asking all of our representatives to begin discussions with employers about safety precautions they are undertaking. The wellbeing of our members is of utmost importance, as such, we are issuing a set of guidelines members and IAMW representatives should familiarize
