2020

IAM Statement of Support for Belarus
Campaigns

November 2020 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) in Canada represents more than 50,000 workers in air transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare and many other sectors. The IAM joins the Canadian Labour Congress and many other Canadian unions in expressing grave concerns about the brutal violence and repression we are witnessing against the people of Belarus. There have been more than two months of peaceful protests against

BC Voters Show Confidence in NDP
Political Action

Even though it could take some time before the nearly half a million mail in ballots are counted, voters in BC appear to have elected a majority NDP government for the first time since 1996. Premier elect John Horgan and the NDP are projected to win in 55 of B.C.’s 87 ridings, compared to 29 for the Liberals and three for the Green Party. Heavily involved in the NDP’s resurgence in Richmond, including moderating

Virtual Lobby - Sign up now!
Machinists' News

Get involved, and once again the IAM can have the largest delegation on Lobby Day Hi all During the week of November 2 to 6, the CLC is scheduling virtual meetings with our Members of Parliament. Sign up for lobby days to get started! Sign up for Action Week   Tell your friends to sign up for lobby days! The CLC is asking the government to include a plan that

BC - GET OUT AND VOTE!
Political Action

British Columbia General Elections Saturday, 24 October, 2020 With election day only days away, polls are showing the support for the NDP remains strong among all demographics and regions. “There continues to be little appetite for change in this election,” said Ipsos vice-president Kyle Braid. John Horgan is leading by a wide margin on the question of who is best to lead the province, with 45 percent of respondents saying

New Contract at Magellan Aerospace
Machinists' News

Monday, 19 October, 2020 For immediate release Mississauga, ON – IAM Local 717T members employed by Magellan Aerospace ratified a new three-year agreement over the weekend. IAM members are meeting the challenge of representing members during the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The bargaining committee understood the priorities of our members, they worked together and worked hard. While negotiating via unfamiliar platforms, such as Zoom, their efforts made it

Overwhelming Support for New Contract at Thorncliffe Place Retirement Home
Machinists' News

19 October, 2020 For immediate release Nepean, ON – IAM Local 1295 working for Thorncliffe Place Retirement Home voted overwhelming to accept a new multi-year deal. The ratification vote was held late last week. “This contract has many language improvements that better fits members’ needs such as shift bidding, layoff and recall language and recall rights,” said Jim Snider, Business Representative for IAM District 78. “The Bargaining Committee worked through

Letter to Ministers Freeland and Garneau: Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines – the Time is Now!
COV IAM Fights Back

Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines – the Time is Now! October 20, 2020 The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance/Deputy Prime Minister The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Email: Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.ca Email: Marc.Garneau@parl.gc.ca   Dear Ministers Freeland and Garneau: Subject: Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines – the Time is Now! We have all watched with horror as the Covid Pandemic has impacted friends and families

Transforming lives through partnerships with service dogs
Community

We hope you and your family are all well. As you know, due to the coronavirus, we had to cancel the 40th Annual William W. Winpisinger Las Vegas Charity Banquet. The banquet serves as a celebration for the year-long fundraising efforts achieved by devoted companies and individuals across the United States and Canada. In addition to being a celebration, it also serves as a significant fundraiser for Guide Dogs of