2025

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Lucie Morillon as Communications Representative at the Canadian Office, effective Sept. 15, 2025. Morillon brings over eight years of experience in communications and marketing, having worked across diverse industries in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. Morillon will play a key role in supporting the Canadian Office’s communications efforts, helping to enhance IAM’s digital presence, strengthen member engagement, and ensure effective communication across

The IAM Atlantic Council (previously known as the Maritime Council of Machinists) held its 2025 conference on September 12–13 at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, New Brunswick. IAM delegates from locals across Atlantic Canada came together to learn, share ideas, and help shape the union’s future in the region. The event brought together key labour leaders from across Canada and the United States, creating a strong platform for dialogue and

As preparations begin for the 2026 Air Canada negotiations, IAM members gathered for a week-long series of training sessions at the William W. Winpisinger Center (W3). IAM Union Canada leaders, General Chairpersons, President and Directing General Chairpersons, International Representatives, and other key officials joined members from Air Transportation to engage in in-depth discussions on the issues that matter most to our members. It was used as a time to gather

September 8, 2025 | Toronto, ON IAM Canada is proud to announce the ratification of a new 4-year collective agreement with SkyCharter Ltd. (Execaire Aviation) at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This agreement delivers significant gains for our members, including historic wage increases, improved benefits, and enhanced workplace protections. Key Achievements: Wage Increases Additional Benefits “I would personally like to thank Andy Louro for his hard work, expertise, professionalism, and dedication

The Engineering Department at Voyageur Aviation in North Bay, ON, ratified their very first collective agreement after joining the IAM Union in January. Following several bargaining sessions with the employer, members voted in favour of the offer. The new agreement delivers meaningful gains for the members, including increased vacation, enhanced training opportunities, significant initial wage increases, and a structured wage scale moving forward. International Representative Scott Jackson highlighted the impact

On August 14 and 15, President and Directing General Chairperson (PDGC) Brother Dave Flowers, joined by Atlantic General Chairperson Brother Chris Lipsit and District 140 Executive Board member Brother Jeremy Currie, made his first official visit to Air Canada’s C-Bases on Canada’s East Coast. The four bases that comprise the Atlantic region—Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John in New Brunswick, and Charlottetown, PEI—welcomed the delegation as they toured each facility. On

The IAM Union is proud to announce a major milestone for its newest bargaining unit at Air Transat Passenger Service in Montréal (YUL). Following a ratification vote held from August 14 to August 15, 2025, members voted strongly in favour of their very first collective agreement, with 81% support. This ratification is an achievement. First contracts are often the most challenging to secure, as they establish the foundation for a

The IAM Union strongly condemns the recent use of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code by the Canadian government in the ongoing dispute involving Air Canada flight attendants. This move undermines the principles of free collective bargaining, a fundamental right for all workers. Collective bargaining should occur at the table, not be curtailed by government-imposed arbitration. The IAM Union stands in full solidarity with Air Canada flight attendants, advocating