#IAMAW IAM members in the Halifax area gathered on Thursday, 3 August, 2023 to share their ideas on the future of the IAM. Members shared their thoughts on the current state of the union as well as their vision of the future – from shared identity, diversity and representation to structure, and how to grow the union. The meetings were held at the NSGEU offices in Dartmouth. GVP Ricky Wallace
To: Members of the CLC Canadian Council Greetings, UNITE HERE! has requested the CLC to endorse their boycott campaign targeted at 3 hotels in Vancouver. As per the boycott policy of the Congress, the Executive Committee has reviewed and approved the request. The CLC will endorse this boycott and I ask that all affiliates also support the members of UNITE HERE! As outlined in the letter making the request, the members of UNITE HERE! Local
IAM members of Local 1922 UFCW National Representatives and Staff ratified a new collective agreement this week. The agreement provides for annual salary increases, additional paid holiday, meal and moving allowance increases, as well as improvements to vacation and mileage. “In an ever-changing work environment, this agreement will also provide our members with additional support, which was a key concern raised by our members prior to bargaining,” said IAM Special Representative
After returning from the Ontario Provincial Council of Machinists (OPCM) Convention this past June, the Local Lodge 54 Executive discussed the topic of local engagement, which was brought up at the Convention. The Executive decided one avenue for engagement with members was to hold a BBQ once a month for four months to show their appreciation to the membership. The four events were to accommodate all four shifts. All members
After joining the IAM earlier this year, 140 staff working for the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) have received their official charter. Local Lodge 3011, based in Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada’s newest local. Officially chartered on 01 February, 2023, the members work for the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) and are staff comprising servicing representatives, administrative, clerical, finance, mobilisation, organising and more.
George Zoni, President of IAM Local Lodge 2468 in Montreal, QC continued with his European visit by stopping by Siemens Energy Budapest. Zoni works for Siemens Energy in Montreal and was interested in meeting workers at Siemens operations in the cities he intended to visit in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. “My three guides, Attila, Laszlo, and Gabor were very forthcoming with the situation there. As is
The members of IAM Local Lodge 2309 working for Air Transat Crew and Air Transat Station Management have now agreed upon a new collective agreement which expires July 31 2027. “This is one of industry-leading wage increases for 2023, which ranges from 12% up to 20% in the first year and from 26% to 35% in 4 years,” said Peter Tsoukalas, General Chairperson for IMA District 140. “Furthermore, the staff
July 19, 2023 INDIGENOUS MMIWG2S PEOPLES ARE NOT WORTHLESS WINNIPEG—Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske, with the support of Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck issued the following statement today: “Canada’s unions call on governments at all levels to commence a search for the remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and an unidentified woman who has been named Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman) in the Prairie Green landfill.” “The decision
Welcome to our newly organized group of workers from Securiguard. These workers and their furry assistants play a critical role in keeping Pearson Airport safe by providing explosive detection services. Recently Organised by Talwinder Rayat, District 140 organizer, and assigned to Dan Janssen, General Chairperson at 140 General chairperson, who is working with this group to prepare to negotiate a first contact. We welcome these workers to the IAM Caption:
By all accounts, the Annual IAM Local Lodge 2323 BBQ was a complete success. The event, held in the parking lot of the LL2323 offices was attended by large numbers of their members and their families. “It’s because we ARE a family,” said Vick Seebalak, President. “This was a good reminder that this is a family event because we are all family. Sometime we need a social event to remind
