IAM members working on the ramp at Bearskin Airlines in Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout have voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement that secures financial improvements and enhanced working conditions. Highlights of the agreement include a 2.4% wage increase on ratification, followed by 2.2% in Year 2 and 2% in Year 3. Members will also receive a signing bonus of $300 for full-time employees and $100 for
Toronto, ON — This week, the Government of Canada announced a new $1,100 refundable tax credit for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) as part of Budget 2025. It is a long-awaited measure that will put real money back into the pockets of those who care for our most vulnerable. For thousands of PSWs across the country, this change represents more than just financial relief. It is a clear acknowledgement of the
The IAM Union, previously known as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), was present at the 2025 Canadian Aerospace Summit, hosted by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC). Held under the theme “Challenges & Opportunities,” the event brought together hundreds of Canadian and international aerospace companies, government officials, industry executives, academics, and innovators to explore the future of aerospace and defence in Canada. Over 20 speakers
