For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – “The North American Free Trade Agreement is a joke and yesterday’s announcement by Electrolux that it will move manufacturing from Québec to Tennessee is proof,” said a disgusted IAMAW Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. “Yesterday without any warning, Electrolux told its L’Assomption, Québec workforce, it would close their facility and move it to Memphis Tennessee where it can create 1,300 new jobs and
Pat Murphy passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on December 9, 2010. Pat will be remembered for many things but most of all for his sense of humour and his deep commitment to social justice, human rights, volunteerism, human dignity and the protection and fair representation of his brothers and sisters in the work place. He
Vancouver, BC – The longest serving Executive Officer of the BC Federation of Labour, Angela Schira, did not seek re-election in last weeks BC Fed Convention. A longtime member of the Executive board since 1982, Schira earned a reputation as an outspoken advocate for union members working in resource communities, cities and towns across British Columbia. Schira has been on leave from her duties since suffering serious injuries in an
For Immediate Release Gander, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 has ratified a new collective agreement with Hickman Motors by a margin of 87.5 per cent. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 6 per cent in the first year, 6 per cent in the second year and 5 per cent in the third year. The agreement also provides for an increase in the employees shop clothing allowance.
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. On this day we remember and mourn the loss of 14 women, murdered at Montréal’s École Polytechnique, murdered because they were women. We remember the 14 lives lost. And there are other numbers to remember: Every minute of every day, a woman or child is being sexually assaulted in Canada Homicide is the Number 1 killer
For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have asked all four federal political leaders to commit to a Canadian Air Transport Policy. “The leading principle for Canada in any international air transport negotiations must be the maintenance of a strong Canadian-owned and based air transport industry,” said IAMAW Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie in a letter to each federal party leader. “A
For Immediate Release Calgary, AB – Ramp and Grooming workers employed by Airport Terminal Services at the Calgary International Airport are the newest members of the IAMAW. “This is a great day for workers at ATS,” declared IAMAW District 140 General Chairperson Mike Ambler. “The inside committee as well as IAMAW Local Lodge 2734 President Cisco Cain and his membership worked hard to make this organizing drive a success. These
For Immediate Release Corner Brook, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 have ratified a new collective agreement with City Motors by a margin of 91 per cent. The three-year agreement provides wage increases 4.5 per cent in the first year for qualified technicians if they attain Level 2 as per the Chrysler Certification and $ .50 per hour for the Parts Department personnel. The wage increase in the
For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers applauds the actions of the Federal Government in refusing to bow to political pressure by the United Arab Emirates. The UAE wants the Canadian government to allow Emirates Air increased access to the Canadian air transport market. “As the largest union at Air Canada, the country’s principal air carrier, representing more than 11,000 workers, we’re opposed
WW 2011 is shaping up to be a unique celebration of voices. THE CONVERSATION INCLUDES YOU. This is a deliberate Call for Participation, more than a call for papers. Why? Because WW 2011 is as much about grassroots activism as it is about academic achievement. We know that important insights come from various communities – that’s why we are striving to make WW 2011 a space for all kinds of
