The IAM Canadian Territory is pleased to announce that 250 more members have joined the union at Vancouver International Airport. The workers, from Alliance Ground International (AGI), who perform duties including baggage, ramp and towing, are finally members of the IAM after a vicious anti-union campaign undertaken by the company. “The company fired all of the Inside Committee members and used every trick in the book to try and weaken
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 2, 2024 [Toronto, ON] – On this Labour Day, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is voicing strong criticism of the Canadian Government’s recent order to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to enact back-to-work legislation and force arbitration concerning the ongoing lockout of workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway Kansas City (CPKC). The union condemns the move
For Immediate release. Toronto, Ont. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has put forward a submission to the Competition Bureau making arguments against increased competition in the Canadian Airline industry. The IAM, representing thousands of workers in the aviation and aerospace industries across Canada, believes that allowing international carriers to operate domestically in Canada, wiping out long-standing cabotage* laws, will have a devastating impact on Canadians. “We
MVS Design located in Bolton Ontario has been producing promotional items, including jackets, hats and shirts for sports teams, businesses and unions for many years. Mark Pacilla, of IAM Local 2323, recently organized their workers into the IAM Union. “Both the workers and the management of MVS are excited to be working with the IAM”, said Pacilla. Pictured above are IAM Local 2323 executive members, who toured the facility, along
The IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention has officially begun in the bustling and vibrant city of New York. With the inspiring theme “Honouring Our Past, Building Our Future,” this historic gathering is playing host to nearly 1,200 delegates. It signifies a pivotal moment for the IAM, as it seeks to not only commemorate its illustrious past but also to pave the way for an innovative and progressive future. The IAM
