Last 8 March, 2024, which was International Women’s Day, IAM Canada’s Director of Research, and Women and Human Rights Representative, Ivana Saula, held a Women’s Committee training at District 78’s office in Toronto. Sisters from District 78 Locals: 1231, 2113, 1295, 907 and 901 attended the session. The training included a session on women’s history in the labour movement, emphasizing the key role women have played in the movement, and perhaps more
IAM Union sisters Vivianne Simon (left) and Rootisha Rampat (right) were recently recognised by the Director of the IAM’s Women’s and Human Rights Department, Julie Frietchen (centre), for their exemplary work during the first cohort of the Leadership Excellence Assembly of Dedicated Sisters program. The LEADS program started in 2022 with the mission of preparing more IAM Union sisters for the roles of union representatives, Local and District presidents, and other
A recent report on the status of women by the World Bank revealed a concerning, but not an entirely surprising trend; the global gender gap is greater than was previously thought. The report reveals that no country in the world has achieved gender equality, at least in terms of providing the same opportunities for women as are available to men. The sobering results come out of a study that
In preparation for celebrations for International Women’s Day, IAM Canada is releasing the first of its kind newsletter, Voices. This newsletter is dedicated to stories about accomplishments of IAM sisters; sisters who are making a difference in their local lodges, workplaces, communities and beyond. Voices will also feature inspiring international developments and stories that link workers and women’s struggles in a broader global context, underscoring the importance of solidarity through activism;
In September of 2023, the employees of Renascent Fellowship voted in favour of joining the IAM Union. Late last week, they voted to ratify their first Collective Agreement. In addition to modest wage increases, our newest members now have a nightshift premium, safety shoe allowance for kitchen staff and better benefits, with the Employer taking on a larger share of the costs. IAM Union Representatives Scott Jackson and Sara Mitchell
NDP Member of Parliament for Victoria Laurel Collins stood up for workers in the House of Commons this week, speaking on behalf of the 27 Screening Officers at Victoria Airport who were unjustly terminated. She stated the Liberal are dropping the ball when it comes to protecting workers. She received an immediate response from Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan, who promised to look at the issue immediately. On February 6 and
On Tuesday Bill C-58 anti-scab legislation restricting the use of replacement workers during a strike or lockout passed second reading in the House of Commons, moving it one step closer to becoming law. While this is certainly an important day for workers in across Canada, there is still work to be done. The IAM calls for all Members of Parliament to work together to strengthen the bill by addressing the
The IAM in Canada has endorsed statements by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) regarding the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel. This includes the call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire; the release of all hostages and others held without due judicial process; and full respect for international humanitarian law. The IAM condemns hate in all its forms. We join the ITUC and CLC
North Bay, ON – Today the members at Kohltech Windows in North Bay Ontario ratified a 3-year deal which included non-monetary improvements and more notably, salary increases of 19.5% over the three years. The salary boosts are as follows: $2.32 in year one, $.60 in year two, and $.70 in year three. Truck drivers received the same increases with an additional $1.35. “The salary increase was the memberships top priority
The members of IAM Local 1295 working at the Fairfield by Marriott ratified a new collective agreement last week. “The first employer offer didn’t address the members monetary demands and was voted down late last year. With a significant immediate wage increase, this offer was overwhelmingly accepted,” stated District 78 Union Representative Vivianne Simon. “The negotiations committee of Tamara Johnson and Alana Sharma did a great job relaying the members
