October 2024

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.

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:

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