Celebrating the Heart and Voice Behind 25 Years of Labour Stories. After 25 remarkable years at IAM Union Canada, we say congratulations to Frank Saptel as he heads into retirement. It’s not goodbye, it’s a celebration of a legacy built on purpose, passion, and workers empowerment. Frank has been so much more than a Communications Specialist at the IAM Canadian Office. He’s been a storyteller, an advocate, and a constant
The IAM is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Matthew Brito Morgani, son of Francesco Morgani; a dedicated member of IAM Local 2323 for 25 years and an employee at Air Canada Cargo at Toronto Pearson Airport. Matthew has been awarded an IAM Union Scholarship, recognizing his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community. This fall, he will begin his studies at the McMaster University faculty Engineering, one of
IAM Local 16 hosted a summer picnic near Templeton SkyTrain Station at YVR. Members gathered to enjoy an afternoon of great food, music, and connection. Two food trucks served a variety of sandwiches; and the music courtesy of one of our own members, DJ Ceerrvs. He set the perfect vibe, with upbeat tracks that had people dancing, laughing, and enjoying a well-deserved break together. Leading the festivities was the Local
A significant milestone has been reached for 110 office and technical workers at Voyageur Aviation in North Bay, Ontario. The newest members of IAM Local 2412 have officially ratified their first collective agreement, marking a major win for workplace fairness and unity. The journey wasn’t easy. After rejecting the employer’s initial “final offer” and passing a strike authorization vote, the members stood firm in their demand for a better deal.
During a visit to L3-Harris on July 16th, the Canadian General Vice-President of the IAM union, David Chartrand, was presented with a scale model of a CF-18 entirely manufactured by members of the union local to recognize his commitment to defending workers and our aerospace industry. Born from a collaboration between L3 Harris and IAM members, the base of the scale model features the names of the people involved in
IAM District 140 is pleased to report a significant arbitration victory concerning the improper reconciliation of General Holidays for union members. In a recent decision, Arbitrator Corinn Bell ruled that Air Canada’s practice of using General Holidays as part of vacation reconciliation was a violation of the collective agreement and the Canada Labour Code. This decision restores full vacation pay entitlements to affected members and reinforces the union’s ongoing commitment
A recent grievance outcome marks a significant win for the IAM Union and reinforces the critical role we play in defending the rights of our members. The grievor, in this case, was accused of filing multiple harassment complaints in bad faith and was subsequently fired by Air Canada. After more than two years of persistent advocacy and formal arbitration proceedings, a decision has been rendered in favour of the IAM
IAM District 78, alongside the dedicated negotiation committee from SKF Canada, has successfully concluded bargaining for a renewed collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Representing the interests of all members at the facility, Chief Steward Gary Cranshaw and committee members Blair McBratney and Bob Bennett sat down with SKF management to address both immediate and long-term priorities of the unit. Through collaborative discussions, the committee secured key improvements that not only strengthen
The IAM is proud to celebrate one of its brightest young achievers: Béatrice Richer, daughter of Frédéric Richer, a dedicated member of IAM Union Local 712 working at Bombardier in Montréal. Béatrice, 19, has been awarded an IAM Union Scholarship, recognizing her exceptional academic accomplishments, ambition, and community involvement. This fall, Béatrice will attend McGill University in Montréal, where she plans to major in physics and mathematics; a path she
On June 14, 2025, the 84 members of the RTI-Claro inc. unit, Local 712, ratified their first collective agreement at a meeting held at Cité GénérAction 55+ in Terrebonne. This three-year agreement concludes negotiations that began in September 2024. The new collective agreement brings significant improvements to working conditions, including: Solidarity at the Heart of Success Accompanied by District 11 Business Agent Stéphane Paré, the negotiating committee comprised of Benoit
