As a visually impaired Judo athlete, Priscilla Gagné never relied on a guide dog, though she was the proud owner of a German Shepherd Lab, Sergeant Tango. When Tango neared the end of his life in early 2023, Priscilla decided it was time to get a formally trained service dog. “Making the jump from white cane to guide dog was a no-brainer,” Priscilla explains. Montreal’s three-year waiting list for service
IAM members working at Volvo Truck Canada recently ratified a new collective agreement. The 22 warehouse workers were very engaged in the process with near 100% participation in the survey process and in the ratification vote. “This group has grappled with a two-tier wage system and three-tier vacation grid for well over 20 years, and through a strong mandate of the membership, the bargaining committee of Rich Dion and Ali
August 6, 2024 TOWSON, Md., Aug. 6, 2024—The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE) has overwhelmingly ratified a historic three-year agreement with Apple that improves work-life balance, raises pay, and helps protect job security. Workers at the Towson, Md., Apple retail store, the first in the country to unionize, are now the first in the nation to ratify a contract with
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2024 Toronto, ON – IAM Canada has significant concerns regarding the recent announcement by the Canadian federal government that Competition Bureau Canada will be consulting Canadians on competition within domestic air passenger services. The IAM, representing thousands of workers in the aviation and aerospace industries across Canada, believes this consultation could have far-reaching implications for the industry and its membership. The union is concerned that
August 5, 2024 Toronto. Ontario– The team behind the popular podcast Takeoffs and Touchdowns: Machinists Talking Football are thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of their show for Season Two. Premiering on September 1, 2024, the new season promises to deliver even more insightful interviews that highlight the great work that is happening at the IAM and discussions about the upcoming weekly slate of National Football League (NFL) games. “We
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August, the ITUC demands the right of self-determination for Indigenous peoples worldwide. ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle stated: “This day is an important reminder of the rich cultural diversity, historical contributions, and ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities. Indigenous peoples face systemic discrimination, marginalisation, and violations of their rights. Issues such as the exploitation of natural resources on Indigenous lands
31 July, 2024 Great victory, Great news 110 security workers (Logixx Security) at the Air Canada Cargo joined the IAM union family at the Pearson Airport. Despite management bully tactics We got the certification from the Labour Board late last week. “Big thanks go to Kushang Shah who was the lead person on this campaign,” said Sam Jabbar, GLR Responsible for Organising. “His determination, hard-work and organizing skills got us
IAMAW Local 1863 Retirees Club in Goderich, ON gathered to celebrate their working life, their retirement, and their IAM Union. More than 300 people attended the celebratory event, including Mayor Trevor Bazinet. Several IAM District 78 and Grand Lodge staff attended along, with Eric Johnson, DL78 DBR and Ralph Martin, IAM Canadian Chief-of-Staff (including Mona Burke, Kim Valliere, Ken Atterbury and Derek Ferguson). An interesting feature of the gathering was
The 21 members of IAM Union Local 2332 working as auto technicians, apprentices, parts counter, and general garage at Prouse Chevrolet in Sault Ste Marie ratified a new collective agreement this week that saw a first-year wage adjustment and annual increases thereafter. They also saw improvements to vision care, safety boot allowance and enhanced health and safety language. “Chief Steward Chris Machaud made sure that we got across our message
(Mirabel, Tuesday, July 23) – The joint investment by the Quebec government ($410 million) and Airbus Canada in the A220 program ($1.25 billion) will secure jobs (average salary is $87,500 per year) at the A220 plant in Mirabel until 2035. This is good news for Airbus Canada workers and for Quebec,” says IAMAW Canadian Vice-President David Chartrand. With these investments, we’re protecting good jobs and supporting a highly strategic and
