Orenda in the is the name of an Iroquois god, loosely translated it means ‘source of power’ and a somewhat appropriate name for a jet engine as well as the name of the company that builds jet engines. There has only been powered flight in this country since 1908 and for over six decades, Orenda Aerospace has been at the forefront of jet propulsion in Canada and around the world.
23/6/2011 – Machinists Strike Finning for the First time in BC! Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 692 set up picket lines at 25 Finning International locations across British Columbia late Wednesday afternoon after the employer refused to improve its final contract offer. (Left to right) LL 692 member Glen Olafson receives his strike information from IAMAW District Lodge 250 Directing Business Representative Stan Pickthall IAMAW Local Lodge 692 bargaining team
Brussels, 16 June 2011 (ITUC OnLine): The International Trade Union Confederation today welcomed the historical adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention and Recommendation by the International Labour Organisation, but called on the ILO to ensure governments around the world were put on notice about protecting the millions of people in the domestic work sphere. With many millions of migrant workers in domestic labor around the world, the ITUC said that without
This afternoon the CAW representing Customer Service Agents at Air Canada, announced it has reached a tentative agreement with the airline, ending a brief work stoppage. Machinists Union members were thanked by CAW President Ken Lewenza for their unwavering support during this work stoppage. IAM members are getting ready to bargain with Air Canada very soon and the CAW has promised its full support.
Edmonton, AB – IAMAW Local Lodge 99 member Len Loza was the recipient of the Edmonton and District Labour Council ‘Wall of Fame’ award. Len is a 43-year member of the local during which time he has served as Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Secretary Treasurer. He currently serves as the chief shop steward at the Finning International shop in Edmonton. The award was presented to Len for his years
IMAGINEDave Ritchie, General Vice-President, IAMAW Canada Vidéo #23 – Soins de santé Vidéo #22 – D’abordabilité Vidéo #21 – Des emplois Vidéo #20 – Garde d’enfants Vidéo #19 – Assurance-maladie Vidéo #18 – L’Environnement Vidéo #17 – Les travailleurs et travailleuses Vidéo #16 – CONFIANCE Vidéo #15 – Les corporations Vidéo #14 – Les personnes âgées Vidéo #13 – LE ROI DU MÉPRIS Vidéo #12 – ARROGANCE Vidéo #11
IMAGINE – Dave Ritchie, General Vice-President, IAMAW Canada Video #23 – Healthcare Video #22 – Affordability Video #21 – JOBS Video #20 – CHILDCARE Video #19 – MEDICARE Video #18 – THE ENVIRONMENT Vdeo #17 – WORKERS Vdeo #16 – TRUST Vdeo #15 – CORPORATIONS Video #14 – Seniors 2 Video #13 – KING OF CONTEMPT Video #12 – ARROGANCE Video #11 – Harper – Unfit to Govern! Video
Each year the Machinist Union joins with Labour Nationally and Labour accredited Health and Safety agencies nation wide in the effort to remember those tragically killed or maimed in the course of employment and, just as importantly, to continue to highlight the carnage and personal loss created by workplace accidents and disease. These efforts are critical to enhancing public awareness for our collective efforts to save lives and protect workers
Good day to all. You will find below the question Local Lodge 1751 would like you to send to the media for the “Leaders’ Debate”: “Air Canada has sold all of its Overhaul Centres in Canada, which contravenes the Air Canada Public Participation Act. This will cause the loss of 4,500 direct jobs and more than 23,000 indirect jobs in Canada. What will you do to reinforce the Act and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Hv0tMtoKo Reportage de Nouvelles du Réseau FOX http://www.twu.org/downloadable/TWUAirMaintReport.pdf TWU Report http://twu514.org/blog/2011/04/06/twu-report-highlights-gaps-in-security-safety-of-aircraft-maintenance/ TWU article on their report
