Monday March 17, 2014 For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) says United Airlines is attempting an “End Run” around the Canada Labour Code in its decision to outsource work at its Vancouver and Calgary operations currently performed by IAM members. “Under the code, the employer must give 16 weeks’ notice and United has not stated clearly why
Equal Pay Day • April 16 TAKE ACTION! Why an Equal Pay Day? Although pay equity is the law in Ontario, women, on average, earn 31% less than men. This pay gap affects women of all ages and education levels. Women are often paid less, even when their skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions are similar to men’s. Women of colour, Aboriginal women and women with disabilities face the
This first pan Canadian annual survey gives us insight into a typical day in the life of women’s shelters and transition houses across the country, bringing us the voices of the women on the front-lines. Shelter workers from 242 shelters responded to our call. Shelters in all provinces and territories, with the exception of Nunavut, participated in the survey. Shelter Voices aims to shine light on the issue of violence
Friday March 7, 2014 For Immediate Release Calgary AB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 99 have ratified a new one-year collective agreement with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited. The agreement provides a signing bonus along with a 3 per cent wage increase across the entire wage table retroactive to October 1, 2013. Other agreement highlights include : • Protected hours of work for all
Whether you are involved in “One Billion Rising” events to recognize the harm done to society when Women and Girls face violence or “The Sisters in Spirit” vigils being held at this time to remember the missing Aboriginal Sisters we as Women still have much to do to ensure that each of our Sisters have the ability to Speak Out, Speak Up and Be Heard. The Labour Movement
Friday February 28, 2014 For Immediate Release North Bay, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have applied for a conciliator after talks between IAM Local Lodge 2922 and PGI Fabrene broke down. “The employer has left us with no alternative,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Gary Hynes. “The employer simply refuses to address issues our members take quite seriously, including vacations and time off with family,
Friday February 21, 2014 For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – United Airlines is pulling out of Canada and will outsource its Canadian operations effective May 1, 2014. “This move is absolutely disgusting,” declared an angry IAM District Lodge 140 President and Directing Chairperson Fred Hospes. “These people took concessions to keep this airline airborne and this is how they’re repaid. We’ll do whatever it takes to protect
Friday February 14, 2014 For Immediate Release Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified their first collective agreement with Staybridge Suites Hotel. “This is a great first agreement for these workers,” said IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Kim Valliere. “This collective agreement is example of what a union can do for workers when given the opportunity.” The three-year agreement
Friday February 14, 2014 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says Bill C-525 is a move in the wrong direction and is urging the House of Commons to reject it. “When workers wish to better their working lives by joining a union, they are being bullied, harassed, intimidated and even fired on the job by their employers
Thursday February 13, 2014 For Immediate Release Ottawa, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2413 have ratified their first collective agreement with ASIG Ground Handling Canada Ltd (formerly Dryden Air Services). “There were some tense moments during our organizing campaign for this group,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Mike Corrado. “Eventually the new owner wisely agreed to work with us and once
