At this year’s IAM Union Staff Conference in beautiful Quebec City, a lot of firsts happened, but one moment stood out as truly groundbreaking. For the first time in IAM history, the union invited a trans rights advocate to speak directly to leadership, staff, and members. That speaker was none other than Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of the Society of Queer Momentum, and her presence sparked one of the most
The IAM Union rolled into beautiful Quebec City this year for its 2025 Staff Conference; and wow, what a week it was! From inspiring speakers to powerful conversations, this event brought together IAM leadership, staff, and representatives from both sides of the border in the name of unity, solidarity, and moving forward together. The energy was strong right from the start. The Chief of Staff, Ralph Martin kicked things off,
When the IAM Union communications team visited IAM Cares – AIM CROIT in Montreal, they expected to learn about employment services. What they discovered was something far more powerful; a vibrant community working every day to restore confidence, dignity, and purpose to people living with sensory and physical disabilities. At first glance, the office looks like any other: staff gathered in morning huddles, employees focused on computer screens, quiet one-on-one
Approximately 400 IAM Union activists have converged on the nation’s capital for the 2025 IAM Legislative Conference, held April 29 through May 1. At a time of growing economic uncertainty, political upheaval, and ongoing attacks on working people, IAM members are making their voices heard in the halls of Congress. Delegates from across the United States are using the three-day conference to engage directly with policymakers, pressing them to take
Burlington – April 29, 2025: Sixteen IAM Union members of local 103 of the workforce at Trojan Tire in Burlington set up a picket line early this morning as part of an ongoing dispute over wages. This action comes amid negotiations for their second collective agreement, which have stalled in recent weeks. Holding signs that read “IAM on Strike Against Trojan Tire”, the workers chanted and marched outside the facility,
IAM Union members of Local 1857 at Berks Intertruck in Duncan recently welcomed Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), for a visit that led to important discussions on workers’ rights, solidarity, and the future of the labour movement. This visit was made possible through the efforts of Local 1857 members Gregg McLennan and Lucas Gustafson, who played a key role in organizing the event. The gathering included
Meeting in assembly on March 12, the 34 members of the LECO Inc. unit, affiliated with Local 712 (L-712) of IAM, accepted their new contract with a 90% approval rate. The new agreement provides for an 11.5% increase in the wage bill over the duration of the contract. The new collective agreement also includes: Étienne Trottier-Zalums, Business Representative-Organzier of District 11 who accompanies the unionized workers of LECO Inc., expressed
After 6 months of bargaining, pressure tactics and mediation, the members of Local 922, working for Inglasco Inc., ratified their new agreement on March 27. They won a salary increase of11.6% over the duration of the 3-year contract. The new collective agreement also includes: Éric Rancourt, International Representative for the IAM and Alessandro Bernardelli, President, Directing Business Representative, for IAM District 11, worked together in these negotiations. They highlight the
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement on pausing most tariffs for 90 days: “As the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the United States and Canada, the IAM Union believes that we should take the next 90 days
Eight members of Hypernetics in Arnprior, Ontario, have ratified a new agreement with their employer following extensive negotiations. Despite the employer’s firm stance on securing a five-year contract, Lise McCorrston, the elected negotiator, and IAM International Representative Neil Giroux worked diligently to ensure the company agreed to the long-term commitment. The agreement, which was unanimously approved by the members, includes several notable improvements. Key updates include enhanced bereavement leave language,
