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Machinists’ News
Official Call for the 38th Convention of the Grand Lodge (Toronto)
Official Call for the 38th Convention of the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (Download as a .doc file) OFFICIAL CIRCULAR NO. 839ISSUED: February 15, 2012 To the Membership of All Local Lodges of theInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers GREETINGS: In compliance with the provisions of Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, the Executive Council has selected Toronto, Ontario, Canada as
Paul Dewar for NDP Leader
8 February, 2012IAM Members and friends: On March 24, the federal New Democratic Party is choosing a new leader to replace Jack Layton and to be Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons. The IAM, as a long-time affiliate of the NDP, has endorsed Paul Dewar, MP for Ottawa Centre for the leadership. We believe that, among a strong field of candidates, he best represents our values, and
Black Labour History in Canada and the IAMAW
Women and African-Canadians entered the workforce in the highest numbers ever in 1940, during the Second Word War. Black employment grew by 150 percent by the end of the war. Unions, however, were not so committed to the rights of non-white workers. Thirty-one American Federation of Labour (AFL) affiliates barred black members, as did the railroad brotherhoods. Many unions, including Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), had segregated locals. The International
Air Transport 2012 – Year of the Water Dragon
According to the Feng Shui 2012 forecast, (http://www.fengshuimall.com/feng-shui-forecast-2012), they say that from “reading the stars and element relationships in the Paht Chee chart, 2012 is going to be a transformational life-changing year!” They also say that, “there are more goodies in store for you in the year 2012 than 2011”. It’s a good year to improve oneself, take calculated investment risks and to build wealth. Whether it turns out extremely
Canadian Labour Congress Statement in Response to Open Work Permits for Caregivers
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) supports the December 15, 2011 announcement by Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney to finally allow Live-In Caregivers to benefit from open work permits after completing nearly 4000 hours of work. This change is long overdue for the predominantly female workers who had no choice but to remain tied to an employer who can easily violate labour standards, while they wait for their permanent residency
Play Like there is no Tomorrow! Machinists Son Excels in World Under 19 Junior Tournament
Oshawa, ON – Ever since he first laced up a pair of skates, Justin Danforth, has had to beat the odds and prove his detractors wrong. In the 14 years he has played hockey the criticism was always the same, he’s too small, he stickhandles too much, and he doesn’t mix it up! Justin fed off that criticism. He has worked hard and he has succeeded! He patrols the
Two Canadian Winners in IAM 2011 Newsletter & Website Contest
The Canadian Territory won two first place awards in the IAM 2011 Newsletter and Website contest. IAM Local Lodge 712 newsletter, Union 712, won the first place award for Best Layout, and IAM Local Lodge 869 newsletter, IAMAW, won the first place award of General Excellence. Both locals are from Montréal. Other newsletter winners included Local Lodge 712 with a second place award for General Excellence, Local Lodge 869 with
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3, the Canadian labour movement joins in the global effort to promote understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities. On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reflect on the progress that disability rights activists have made in Canada, recognize the work that needs to be done and commit to taking action to breaking barriers and ending exclusion for Canadians with disabilities. Canadians with disabilities are