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NAFTA’S Chapter 11 – why it has to go!
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Toronto, ON – The Investor-state dispute mechanism under the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is known as Chapter 11. It enables investors in NAFTA countries to sue the government of any member country. Only foreign companies are authorized to intent lawsuits. This chapter was originally drafted to prevent companies from being expropriated or victims of unfair treatment by countries with unstable governments. Remember that key point, unstable governments,

IAM Aerospace Workers Reply to the Judgement of the U.S. Department of Commerce
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For immediate release Montreal, October 16th, 2017 Judgement of the U.S. Department of Commerce: Aerospace workers reply Montreal – Following the imposition of a countervailing duty of 220% and an anti-dumping duty of 79.82% by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Machinists Union (IAMAW) has replied by launching a communications campaign aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing the general public. “We are facing measures that are dangerous for the stability

Anti-dumping duty of 79, 82 % against the C-series
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U.S. Department of Commerce attacks our aerospace industry again! Friday October 6, 2017 For Immediate Release Montreal, QC – The Machinists ‘ Union (IAM) is not surprised by the decision of the United States Department of Commerce (DCEU), which is simply put a copy and paste of last week. “This decision makes me say again that the dice are loaded on this issue,” deplores the Machinist Union’s Quebec coordinator, David

‘End Workers Pension Theft’ road show kicks off in Halifax!
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Halifax, NS – True to his word, Federal NDP Pension critic Scott Duvall is taking his message about stopping legalized theft of workers’ pensions, across the country. Last night in Halifax he told an audience of workers from various unions including the IAM, “The pensions earned by workers are deferred wages, plain and simple,” he explained. IAM members meet with Scott Duvall in Halifax Paul Benoit, Gwyen Russell, Ken Russell,

IAM wins voluntary recognition for Pearson baggage handlers!
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Wednesday October 4, 2017 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The IAM has been given voluntary certification recognition of 26 baggage handlers at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. These workers will become the newest members of IAM Local lodge 2323. “The owner of TBH – Toronto Baggage Handling – responded to a request for proposal from the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) to provide service involving reject baggage at Pearson,” explained IAM

IAM Site visit roadshow tours Gateway City!
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North Bay, ON – Fresh from a lengthy tour of the Maritimes, IAM Canadian GVP Stan Pickthall came back to Ontario for site visits at three IAM workplaces in the Gateway City of North Bay. Almost every member of IAM Local Lodge 2412 got to meet and talk with Pickthall. “We did a day tour of Seymour Windows and talked with everyone on the day shift,” explained IAM Grand Lodge

Machinist Member wins Young Leader of the Year award!
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Toronto, ON – UFCW Canada National Representative and IAM Local Lodge 1922 member, Zenne May Maceda has received the Young Leader of the Year award at the  augural Gold Balangay Awards, held in Toronto. Organized by a number of Filipino community groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations, the awards show was established to celebrate Filipino Canadians who have made a positive impact in their community or field of work. It recognized Sister

Bezanson celebrates 88th birthday with fellow retirees!
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Edmonton, AB – The axiom that you can retire from the job but not from the union was in  evidence at a recent retirees meeting of IAM District 14. Members gathered to honour their elder statesman, Norman Bezanson, with a birthday cake, he is 88 years young. Norman was the District’s founder and original Business Representative.   (from left to right) Dan Uchacz –LL 1722 and former Business Representative, Leondar

Maritime Council of Machinists caps week long site visits
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Halifax, NS – The Maritime Council of Machinists biennial conference capped a week of site visits throughout the Maritimes for Canadian GVP Stan Pickthall.    Accompanied by Chief of Staff Gord Falconer, Airline Coordinator Carlos DaCosta, Grand Lodge Representative Rick Arsenault and Transportation District 140 General Chairperson Ken Russell, Pickthall travelled the breadth of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Members at auto dealerships in Bathurst and Miramichi, New Brunswick, airport

Health and Safety is a major concern for Screeners!
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Ottawa, ON – Health and Safety was the biggest concern voiced by Airport Pre-Board Screening officers at a two-day conference in the nation’s capital. The two largest unions representing more than 6,000 Airport Pre-Board Screening officers in Canada met to discuss operational issues at airports across the country.    The International Association of Machinists – IAM and the United Steelworkers – USW, represent over 90 per cent of screening officers