Tuesday June 12, 2012 To all IAM Members in Canada RE: The new IAM Canadian Journal and APP Dear Sisters and Brothers, Good things take time and in the case of the new IAM Canada Journal app, I believe that phrase applies. I am pleased to announce that the new IAM Canada Journal app is available for your viewing on your iPAD or Android tablet With
Toronto, ON – The IAM presented five termination grievances on behalf of Garda airport screeners at arbitration hearings held June 11, 2012. This is the first time the IAM has presented grievances on behalf of Pearson Airport security screeners since taking over as their official representatives in March of this year. Since March 14, 2012, the IAM took over 250 unresolved grievances from the CAWU dating as far back as
It has been nearly 35 years since the first ever Rainbow, or Pride, Flag was raised as a symbol of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two-spirited and Queer (LGBTQ) pride, liberation and diversity. The flag was created to commemorate Harvey Milk, an LGBTQ activist from San Francisco, USA who was assassinated. It first debuted in the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade and has since been adopted as
Cornwall, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 412 have ratified a new collective agreement with Ray Bolger Steel Fabrication Limited. The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 3 per cent in the first year bringing the average wage to $27.81/hour, 2 per cent in the second year and 3 per cent in the third and fourth years respectively. Other agreement highlights include : • Implementation of new 4 day –
Vancouver, B.C. – The newest members of IAM Local Lodge 16 have ratified their first collective agreement with Vancouver Airport Terminal Services (ATS). The two-year agreement provides a wage increase of 2 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include : • A signing bonus of between $200 to $750 depending upon years of service • A shift bidding procedure based on seniority • Improved overtime call-out procedures The 100
Vancouver, B.C. – “Determination and the desire to be treated in a fair and equitable manner is why our newest members now belong to Local Lodge 16 of the IAM,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Ron Fontaine. Passenger Agents and Special Services employed by Airport Terminal Services at Vancouver International Airport are now IAM members. “During the organizing campaign one of the inside committee members was fired, which put fear
Chalk River, ON – The 70 members of IAM Local Lodge 1522 and the membership affiliated to the Atomic Energy Allied Council (CR) employed at the Chalk River Research facility have signed a new three-year collective agreement with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL). The new agreement provides for wage increases of 1.75 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include : • New maternity/paternity wage compensation • Increased Meal
Winnipeg, MB – Workers at Keewatin Air in Winnipeg are the newest members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). “The reason these workers turned to the IAM are not new to us,” said IAM Grand Lodge Representative Brian Short. “They were looking for respect on the job from their employer and someone who could champion their concerns over favoritism, especially in the areas of scheduling and
North Bay, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers are proud to welcome members of the Northern Independent Union, as the newest members of the IAM. “This merger agreement was a lengthy process that began last April,” explained Grand Lodge Representative Colin Cherry. “Essentially it gave their members a year to test drive the IAM and see if they liked the fit. They liked our democracy, they
