Machinists’ News

IAM Local Lodge 2323 member Nicole Tappenden shares what she has observed about the new technology in her workplace.

The history of technological change has shown that the brunt of changes is borne by workers, who not only experience disruptions in their work lives, but communities, as well. As technological change disrupts social and economic orders, unions have also influenced the formation of public policy and legislation that protects the interests of all working people. 

Over the weekend 66 employees of Vision Truck, Brampton voted in favour of a first Collective Agreement. In addition to annual wage increases, the 4-year agreement provides for a wage scale, apprenticeship language, fixed shifts, increased vacations and much more. “This is a solid first agreement and a win for our newest members,” said District 78 Directing Business Representative Kim Valliere. The negotiations committee of Reynaldo Carbajal and William Luna did a

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM February 2022 To:     Staff, Districts and Local Lodges in Canada Re:      24th Annual Dave Ritchie Invitational Golf Tournament             Saturday, June 11, 2022 – Remington Parkview Golf & Country Club As you well know, we had to postpone our annual golf event for the past two years due to the pandemic. However, in light of what the conditions might be in 2022, we are moving

10 February, 2022 For immediate release Calgary, AB – Negotiations between the IAM and Airport Terminal Services (ATS) have hit turbulence in Calgary. IAM members provide baggage and aircraft services to WestJet Airlines, United Airlines, Condor Airlines at the Calgary International Airport. “We have been bargaining for a few months and it is moving terribly slow. The employer provided our bargaining team and with a substandard “final offer” package. This

Members of IAM Local 1922 speak about new technology in the workplace

(Montreal, February 4, 2022) – IAM Canada welcomes the $1.2 billion investment by shareholders of the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. “This investment, which guarantees 2,500 jobs, sends a clear message about the future of the Mirabel plant,” said IAM District 11 Business Representative Eric Rancourt, who is responsible for labour relations at Airbus Canada. “That said, there are over 100 of our members who are still on the recall list because

02 February, 2022 Orleans, ON – IAM Local 1295 members working at Belcourt Manor Retirement home, were recently awarded a new Collective Agreement through arbitration. The agreement includes improvements to the pension plan, vision care and shift premiums, as well as a long-overdue dental plan, and annual wage increases. “The agreement is for only two years, which means we will be back in bargaining again later this year,” added Jim Snider,

Edmonton, AB – IAM members in Alberta showed true solidarity when they joined the picket line to support education workers. A landmark strike in Alberta’s history was ended on 15 January, 2022 when the workers ratified a tentative agreement. The Concordia University of Edmonton Faculty Association (CUEFA) members went on strike on January 4, making history as the first Alberta faculty association to take job action. Kyle Franzen and Paul