By Carlos DaCosta IAM Airline Coordinator On June 25, 2014, a review of the Canada Transportation Act was started by Federal Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt who then appointed David Emerson as chair of the committee. Mr. Emerson is a business executive and all of his advisors were from business and industry. On February 25, 2015, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau tabled the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) report in Parliament.
Toronto, ON – One of the highlights of the Canadian Staff Conference held June 1-4, 2016 in Toronto were the service awards given to members of the IAM Canadian staff. This year 52 members of staff representing more than 1,450 years of service to the IAM were honoured. The pins and certificates were presented by IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall. Recipients for 15 years of service included Frank
Thursday, April 28, 2016 On Thursday, April 28th, the flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast and people across the country will light candles, don ribbons and remember colleagues, friends and family who have been killed because of workplace-related hazards and incidents. We can’t bring back those who have died, but we are working hard to make workplaces safer today. That’s why this April 28th, Canadian
Toronto, ON – The ramp at Toronto Pearson International Airport is still a somber place following the tragic accident that took the life of IAM Local Lodge 2323 member, Ian Henrey late Friday evening. “Our thoughts and our prayers go out to his family and his co-workers,” said IAM Transportation District 140 President and General Chairperson Fred Hospes. Henrey, 24, an Air Canada Station Attendant, was killed when the baggage
Effective May 1, 2016, Gord Falconer will be the new IAM Canadian Chief of Staff. In making the announcement, newly appointed IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall said, “Gord has the ability to get things done and his accomplishments as head of our political action efforts is just one example. He was the right man for the job.” Gord was appointed as a Grand Lodge Representative in charge of
Statements by Fred Hospes, President and Directing General Chairperson, IAM District 140 and David Chartrand, IAM Québec Coordinator
March 23, 2016 For Immediate Release TORONTO, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in Canada are deeply saddened and condemn the attacks in Brussels on 22 March, 2016. Dave Ritchie, Canadian General Vice-President of the IAM, on behalf of the Canadian membership, said, “on behalf of the entire IAM family, we mourn the loss of those who were killed or injured and send our thoughts and
By Heather Kelley Grand Lodge Representative We are labourers, assembly fitters, mechanics and machinists; we are hotel attendants and personal support workers; we are drivers and more. We have come a long way in the everyday jobs that people do to earn a living. We are stewards, negotiators, servicing representatives, Presidents and General Vice Presidents in our Unions. We volunteer our time and our service to the IAMAW to
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
