February 2025

Local 2413 members at AAS Canada win at the bargaining table
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Local 2413 members working at AAS Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport secured significant victories at the bargaining table this week, marking a major milestone in their fight for better wages and benefits. These dedicated workers are essential to the daily operations of the airport, handling the circulation of luggage carts used by passengers as they arrive at Toronto Pearson. Their hard work behind the scenes is crucial to ensuring

Bill 89: A serious threat to the social climate
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With Bill 89, the Minister of Labour, Jean Boulet, is attacking the rights of over 4.9 million workers in Quebec. David Chartrand, General Vice-President of the IAM union in Canada, in a published article, condemns the intention to give the Minister of Labour the power to suspend the right to strike, which, according to him, leads to confrontation rather than good faith negotiations. Chartrand emphasizes that this measure threatens the

Weldco Heavy Industries Ltd. achieves significant gains through unity and support
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The members of Weldco Heavy Industries Ltd., part of District 14 Local 99 in Alberta, have once again demonstrated the incredible power of unity and solidarity. Thanks to the support of the membership and the dedication of the Negotiation Committee, the recent ratification of the new contract brings forward a range of significant gains that will improve the work environment and enhance the benefits package for all members and their

Solidarity and unity at MTU facility
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On Thursday, February 13th, 2025, a handout of solidarity posters and pins took place at the MTU facility to congratulate the members on their strong strike vote mandate from the day prior and celebrate their unity. Members of the bargaining committee, Local 764, District 140 of the IAM, and representation from the IAM International were present and were warmly welcomed by a supportive membership. Brother Dave Flowers, President and Directing

Tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be a gut punch to workers
IAM Positions

Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States:  “A 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports would be a gut punch to workers on both sides of the border. It will lead to job losses, higher consumer prices, and

IAM Union joins Canadian-US AFL-CIO & CLC roundtable on tariffs in Washington
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Washington, D.C. – David Chartrand, General Vice-President (GVP) of the IAM Union in Canada, recently joined a roundtable discussion on tariffs at the Canadian-US American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) meeting in Washington, D.C. The gathering brought together Canadian Premiers, leaders from the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and labour representatives from both the U.S. and Canada to discuss the challenges and opportunities of tariffs and trade

Keeping Up with the IAM Union: A busy start to the year!
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It’s been a busy start to the year for the IAM Union, with our General Vice-President of Canada (GVP) David Chartrand hitting the ground running. From meeting with Executive members in Local 2323, Local 2413, Local 1295, and Local 235, along with the Chief of Staff Ralph Martin and Confidential Secretary Magaly Fadel, to planning even more visits to engage with members of all locals across Canada, this year is

Local 2113 Veoneer safety systems Canada members achieve major gains in new collective agreement
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Around 300 members of Veoneer Safety Systems Canada in Markham, Ontario, part of IAM Union Local 2113, have ratified a new collective agreement that brings substantial improvements to their working conditions. The agreement, a result of tireless negotiation, includes several key enhancements aimed at supporting the health and financial wellbeing of the workforce. One of the most notable victories in this new deal is the introduction of individual sick days,

It's time to put workers at the center of the tariff and trade discussions
IAM Positions

Published Feb 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM EST on Newsweek.com The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union, for decades the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the U.S. and Canada, is relieved that President Donald Trump has paused his tariff war with Canada. The IAM is all for the strategic use of tariffs to rebuild domestic manufacturing, enforce workers’ rights, and stop trade cheating. But slapping