2024

IAM Air Transport, Rail Leaders Elected to Top ITF Positions as Transportation Workers Unite in Global Solidarity; Put Women, Young Workers at Forefront

IAM air transport and rail industry leaders from across Canada and the United States were elected to top positions at the recent International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Global Congress. The IAM, North America’s largest transportation union, is taking a leading role worldwide as transport workers find themselves at the forefront of multiple crises – from war, political instability and the rise of far-right governments to the climate crisis. “The IAM

Thanksgiving Lockout: West Coast Ford Lincoln Workers Locked Out Amidst Labour Dispute

This Thanksgiving, while many gathered with family and friends, workers at West Coast Ford Lincoln in British Columbia were locked out of their workplace, facing a grim reality instead of celebration. The workers, represented by IAM Automotive Local 1857, are standing strong against the lockout, demanding fairness and respect at work. “West Coast Ford Lincoln, a family-owned business, has put local families in a tough situation by refusing to reach

Historic Victory for IAM Canada, Activists, and Millions of Canadians: Canada Launches Universal Pharmacare

After decades of campaigning and struggle by IAM Canada members, activists and allies, Canada has finally established a framework for a national single-payer pharmacare program. The law, Bill C-64, is the first phase of a program which provides universal access to contraception and diabetes medications. The Senate passed the bill in its third reading on October 10th, paving the way for it to receive royal assent on 11 October, 2024.

IAM represented teams take top spots again in AME Conference Skills Competition

The 2024 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) Conference in Ontario showcased an impressive display of skills and expertise as teams competed in various challenging events, with IAM members proving they are among the best in the industry. The rigorous competitions again included lock wiring, virtual wheel and brake changes, avionics troubleshooting, a 2D virtual paint challenge, non-destructive testing, and sheet metal repair. Keith Aiken, IAM Canada Airline Coordinator, expressed his excitement:

IAM Local 2332 Members at Maitland Ford Ratify New Agreement - Wage Boosts and Key Workplace Improvements

The 22 members of IAM Automotive Local 2332 in Sault Ste Marie working in the shop at Maitland Ford ratified a new collective agreement. Highlights include a first-year wage adjustment, annual wage increases, improved vision care, training allowances and workplace improvements. “Chief Steward Kevin Sawyer ensured that the employer stayed focused on improving the issues important to the members”, said IAM Canada Representative Scott Jackson. Local 2332 represents over one

Record gains for Local 2413 members working at Menzies Cargo

Last week (Sept 17th) Local 2413 members ratified a new 2-year collective agreement with Menzies Cargo with a 96.9% acceptance. IAM members employed as Warehouse Agents, Office Agents and Lead Agents had a strike deadline scheduled for 17 Sept. Having soundly rejected the employer’s previous offer and a unanimous strike vote taken, the employer came back to the table with wages the union and its membership were seeking. This 2-year

IAM Presents Contract-Flipping Issue to Standing Parliamentary Committee 

Imagine not knowing whether you will be working for the same employer, a new employer or whether or not you will even have a job moving forward. This is what IAM members at TBH Services are facing with their current contract with the GTAA set to expire in 28 days on October 22, 2024. The contract is part of an Request for Proposal Process that would allow the GTAA the

IAM Local 2797 members working at NSTU ratify new agreement

 IAM members from Local 2797 working for the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union (NSTU) ratified a new contract last week. There were a number of improvements to their contract which saw the agreement ratified by a large margin. Some of the gains saw improvements in numerous areas, including Kyle Marryatt signs off on the ratified agreement. “It was a long set of negotiations; we first went to the table in February.

IAM District 250 organizes Kal Tire workers in four British Columbia locations

Burnaby, BC — IAM District 250 has successfully organized Kal Tire workers from three locations in British Columbia—Grimmer Street (Burnaby), Clark Drive, and Boundary Road (Vancouver)—into its existing union certification. Workers launched the organizing drive in response to financial concerns and inadequate support from their employer. These three led to workers at a fourth location joining the IAM. Business Representative Al Cyr met with the lead contact from Grimmer Street to

IAM Sounds Alarm on Contract Flipping at Canada’s Largest Airport

IAM members working for TBH Services at Toronto Pearson airport are concerned for their future as their contract with the Greater Toronto Airport Authority has gone through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Some IAM members have worked for TBH Services at Canada’s largest workplace, Toronto Pearson Airport, for over 20 years. The membership is very concerned with the lack of information and are on edge waiting to find out