The IAM continues to prepare for its 40th Grand Lodge Convention, to be held October 2-7, 2022 at the Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World. As part of the preparations, the IAM Executive Council has voted on and come to consensus on a 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention logo and theme, which will be “IAM Standing Strong.” “Our union has overcome so many great obstacles in the past few years,”
IAM Local Lodge 2323 member Nicole Tappenden shares what she has observed about the new technology in her workplace.
The history of technological change has shown that the brunt of changes is borne by workers, who not only experience disruptions in their work lives, but communities, as well. As technological change disrupts social and economic orders, unions have also influenced the formation of public policy and legislation that protects the interests of all working people.
Over the weekend 66 employees of Vision Truck, Brampton voted in favour of a first Collective Agreement. In addition to annual wage increases, the 4-year agreement provides for a wage scale, apprenticeship language, fixed shifts, increased vacations and much more. “This is a solid first agreement and a win for our newest members,” said District 78 Directing Business Representative Kim Valliere. The negotiations committee of Reynaldo Carbajal and William Luna did a
(From www.goiam.org) This year, for Black History Month, the IAM is highlighting some of our current history makers within the organization. All this month, we will be running stories on current Black activists in the IAM. Nicole Tappenden started her IAM membership in 2017. She began attending Local 2323 monthly meetings, and then was nominated and elected to be a shop steward shortly after. She went on to become the
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM February 2022 To: Staff, Districts and Local Lodges in Canada Re: 24th Annual Dave Ritchie Invitational Golf Tournament Saturday, June 11, 2022 – Remington Parkview Golf & Country Club As you well know, we had to postpone our annual golf event for the past two years due to the pandemic. However, in light of what the conditions might be in 2022, we are moving
By IAM Canadian General Vice-President (@IAMAWDavid) Dissent and protest are as much a part of democracy as elections, participation and debate. The right to protest has been a vehicle for many movements that ultimately changed our society for the better; the labour movement is a testament to the collective power in fighting for a better society. In recent weeks, a movement has emerged in Ottawa and elsewhere as an outcry
10 February, 2022 For immediate release Calgary, AB – Negotiations between the IAM and Airport Terminal Services (ATS) have hit turbulence in Calgary. IAM members provide baggage and aircraft services to WestJet Airlines, United Airlines, Condor Airlines at the Calgary International Airport. “We have been bargaining for a few months and it is moving terribly slow. The employer provided our bargaining team and with a substandard “final offer” package. This
Members of IAM Local 1922 speak about new technology in the workplace
(Montreal, February 4, 2022) – IAM Canada welcomes the $1.2 billion investment by shareholders of the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. “This investment, which guarantees 2,500 jobs, sends a clear message about the future of the Mirabel plant,” said IAM District 11 Business Representative Eric Rancourt, who is responsible for labour relations at Airbus Canada. “That said, there are over 100 of our members who are still on the recall list because
