May 2026

The 52 members at Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Residence have ratified their first collective agreement, marking a major milestone for the newest members of Hotel and Healthcare Local 1295. The agreement includes several important gains for workers, including annual wage increases, sick days, uniform allowances, shift and lead hand premiums, access to the IAM Pension Plan, a signing bonus, and more. “The negotiations committee members Irma King and Tina Klerks

Mirabel, Wednesday May 6th, 2026 – AirAsia’s order for 150 A220 aircraft, the largest order in the history of the program, is welcomed by the IAM Union Local 712, which represents nearly 1,500 workers at Airbus Canada in Mirabel. At a time when many sectors of our economy are currently experiencing significant turbulence, the aerospace industry is faring particularly well. “Amid global economic uncertainty, this announcement is excellent news. It

The 746 members of Local 1953 of the Motor Coach Industries (MCi), part of the IAM Union in Canada, have ratified a new collective agreement that delivers significant improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions. This agreement marks an important step forward for members, strengthening financial security, improving workplace flexibility, and modernizing key provisions across the contract. A key highlight of the agreement is an average wage increase of 20%