2024

The ITUC is now a member of the Global Coalition for Social Justice – a ground-breaking initiative aimed at intensifying collective efforts to address social justice deficits. ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle said: “The Coalition is key to tackling increasing inequality, insecurity, and military confrontation worldwide – all these are factors that undermine democracy and erode trust in governments. “The foundation of restoring this trust and facing the major challenges

On Monday, 19 February, the Tribunal administratif du Travail du Québec accepted the IAM’s union certification for Airbus Canada firefighters. Employed by Garda, the new group of union members is responsible of fire safety at Airbus Canada’s A-220 assembly plant in Mirabel. They will be part of Local Lodge 712. SOURCE: IAM District 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, BC – [14 February, 2024] CATSA, a Crown corporation responsible for securing elements of the air transportation system, including passenger and baggage screening, oversees third-party contractors supplying screening services at airports nationwide. The pre-board screening in British Columbia is subcontracted to Allied Universal Security Services (AUS). On February 6 and 7, 2024, twenty-seven IAMAW Pre-Board Screening Officers at the Victoria International Airport, along with nine salaried

The Multi-Employer Pension Plan (MEPP), a plan that covers members in federally regulated workplaces, will see benefit increases!   Due to the plan’s stability and performance, in addition to market conditions, the Trustees, based on the advice of the Plan’s Actuary, have decided to provide this benefit increase. Even after providing this increase, the plan’s financial position remains strong and is expected to stay that way in the future. It’s

Applauding the Ontario Court of Appeal’s rejection of the Ford government’s appeal, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) hailed the final nail in the coffin of Bill 124. This controversial legislation, which capped public sector worker wage increases at 1% annually for three years, had been deemed unconstitutional by the Superior Court in 2022. The IAM views this verdict as a victory for collective bargaining rights and

8 February, 2024 CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 – A majority of lab workers at a downtown Chicago artificial intelligence biotech lab have filed to join the IAM Union. A group of 400 Tempus AI lab workers who use AI to research diseased cells filed with the regional National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday, Feb. 6 to join the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers). Lab workers are seeking

The IAM Human Rights Department has taken on its own identity within the IAM, with the sole purpose of advancing equality and justice.  This February, the IAM Human Rights Department is featuring accomplished IAM members of the Black community in celebration of Black History Month.  IAM members being honored for Black History Month are among the many trailblazers in our union. Vivianne SimonNominated by: IAM Canadian Territory In an historic moment on

LL1848 continues its excellent work this week. Local newspaper, The Flin Flon Reminder highlighted the local’s “Quality of Life” donations made to two Personal Care Homes. These workers are the Trades workers for HUDBAY Gold Mine. Pictured is President Rene Beauchamp, making the donations. “IAM Local 1848 recently donated some quality-of-life items to two area care homes. Local President Rene Beauchamp presented a new bingo machine to the Northern Lights

IAM Union members of Local 901, working at Oshawa Community Credit Union ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement means a 11.25% wage increase over three years, along with service recognition wage uplifts for several members. Other highlights included an additional holiday and increases to the dental plan. “Committee members Lori Hunsley and Samantha Harrison did a great job representing the members in this round of negotiations. I would

#iamaw We are delighted to share the exciting news that Daniel Bona, a member of IAM Local Lodge 2707, has emerged as one of the winners of a set of IAM Commemorative coins in a draw conducted on December 13, 2023. Daniel, who works in the position of Die Corrector, expressed his deep appreciation for the well-designed commemorative pieces. Daniel has worked at Kromet International in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, for