10 March 2020 For immediate release Toronto, ON – Fifty years ago, on this very date, Local Lodge 2413 was awarded its own charter, making them certified members of the IAM. The local was presented their charter by then Canadian General Vice-President Mike Rygus on March 10, 1970. They celebrated their historic anniversary with a small gathering added on to their regular monthly meeting. The local began life with 55
Ivana Saula, directrice de la recherche canadienne Oui, vous l’avez bien lu, il y a de cela 700 ans, les femmes commençaient à travailler dans des métiers spécialisés. Ce fait remet en question ce que nous savons de l’histoire du travail des femmes et une si longue histoire dans ce domaine nous rend perplexe. Le mois de mars célèbre l’histoire des femmes, les luttes surmontées et celles qui subsistent et
Ivana Saula- Canadian Research Director Yes, you’ve read it correctly, it’s been 700 years since women first began working in skilled trades. A fact that not only challenges what we know of women’s labour history, but it boggles the mind that such a long history in this field exists. As March marks a celebration of women’s history, of struggles overcome and those that remain, we should be reminded that this
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En juin, la Conférence internationale du Travail a voté, à une écrasante majorité, en faveur de l’adoption d’une nouvelle Convention, accompagnée d’une recommandation, visant à combattre la violence et le harcèlement dans le monde du travail. La nouvelle Convention no 190 représente une opportunité extraordinaire pour les syndicats de faire avancer leur lutte contre la violence fondée sur le genre. La violence et le harcèlement dans le monde du travail
21 November, 2019In June, the International Labour Conference voted overwhelmingly to adopt a new Convention and Recommendation to end violence and harassment in the world of work. The new Convention No. 190 represents an extraordinary opportunity for unions to move their fight against gender-based violence forward. Violence and harassment in the world of work can happen everywhere – online, in the physical workplace, during the commute, where workers rest, eat
En date du 2 mars, plus de 89 000 personnes dans près de 60 pays avaient signalé des cas de coronavirus (COVID-19) dans le monde entier. Plus de 3 000 personnes en sont mortes. Aux dires de tous, c’est grave. Nous devrions tous prendre soin de nous-mêmes et des autres. Pendant cette période, ceux qui ne peuvent pas aller travailler ou qui sont contraints de rester à la maison risquent
As of March 2nd, more than 89,000 people in nearly 60 countries have reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world. More than 3,000 people have died as a result. By all accounts, this is serious, and we should all take care of ourselves – and others. During these times, those who cannot go to work, or are forced to stay at home, are in real danger of losing
Les Machinistes du Canada (AIM) s’ajoutent à la liste toujours croissante de supporters de #EquipeEnsembleCTC. « J’ai plaisir d’affirmer mon appui sans réserve à Bea Bruske, Lily Chang et Siobhan Vipond de #EquipeEnsembleCTC. Ce sont trois consœurs fortes qui travailleront à unir le Congrès du travail du Canada et à le rendre plus fort dans l’intérêt de l’ensemble des travailleuses et travailleurs au Canada, a déclaré le vice-président général de l’AIM,
The Canadian Machinists (IAM) have added their name to the ever-growing list of supporters for #TeamUniteCLC. “I am pleased to stand in Rock Solid support of #TeamUniteCLC – Bea Bruske, Lily Chang, and Siobhan Vipond. These are three strong sisters who will work to bring the Canadian Labour Congress together and make it stronger for all workers across Canada,” said IAM General Vice-President Stan Pickthall. “There are many challenges ahead
