Machinists’ News

Montréal, March 11, 2016 – This morning, the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) filed in the Superior Court of Quebec a motion for a permanent injunction against Air Canada regarding the maintenance and overhaul of the carrier’s aircraft. In its motion, the QFL applies to the Superior Court to issue an order forcing Air Canada to meet its obligations pursuant to the Air Canada Public Participation Act, i.e., to have

Montréal, QC – February 17, 2016 will go down as one of the most bittersweet days for IAM members involved in Canadian aerospace. The day began with announcements that were both good and bad. Air Canada announced it will purchase 45 Bombardier C Series 300 airliners with options for 30 more. The national air carrier will take delivery of its first 135-seat narrow body C Series 300 in 2019. “This

January 1, 2016 Upon the occasion of my retirement January 1, 2016, I wish to extend to each and every member my profound "Thank You" for the support, encouragement and friendship extended to me during the 18 1/2 years I have been honored and humbled to serve as International President of our great union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Together we have experienced much, including great organizing

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IAM Canadian Airline Coordinator Carlos DaCosta explains the tentative agreement between the IAM and Air Canada. Scroll down the page to see all three videos. Part One On January 8, 2016, the IAM signed a ten-year collective agreement with Air Canada. The agreement covers more than 8,000 IAM Air Canada employees working in Technical Operations, Airports and Cargo and Logistics and supply across the country. The length of the agreement

Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has reached an unprecedented tentative ten-year collective agreement with Air Canada. The tentative agreement follows a week of intense round the clock bargaining in Vancouver. “This agreement provides job security for our mechanics and airport workers,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. “This is the first time in over a decade we

 Toronto, On – Canada’s largest air transport sector union – The International Association of Machinists (IAM) – is asking the federal government to work with it to ensure the Air Canada Public Participation Act (ACPPA) is upheld. Recently, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that Air Canada had contravened the ACPPA by moving its heavy maintenance work out of Montreal, Winnipeg and Mississauga. In fact, the airline sent most of