Machinists’ News

IAM Grand Lodge Convention 2016

The IAM Grand Lodge Convention attracted more than 1400 delegates from across North America including 114 from Canada. This convention also marks the first time that more than 80 per cent of the delegates were attending their first convention.

CLC President Yussuff addresses Grand Lodge Convention

Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff addressed more than 1400 delegates attending the 39th Grand Lodge Convention this week in Chicago. He told delegates that America is faced with its most important presidential election in recent history and that Americans and the IAM membership must do everything to prevent Republican nominee Donald Trump from taking office. He said the IAM membership in Canada was instrumental in defeating the right wing

Basic Newsletter Development Class

July 29, 2016   Subj: Basic Newsletter Development Class November 13-18, 2016 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center     To All District Lodge Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers, Local Lodge Presidents and Recording Secretaries, TCU Carmen Division Officers, National Representatives, Assistant National Representatives and Local Lodge Officers   Dear Brothers and Sisters:   This is the Official Call for the 2016 Basic Newsletter Development course at the William

Rise Up! CLC Human Rights Conference

riseup2016.ca The Rise Up! CLC Human Rights Conference brings our movement's diverse activists and allies together in a unique space for forward-thinking strategies and skills. Rise Up! will explore ways to renew the labour movement, celebrate our diversity, and better understand the changing nature of work.   Together we will empower and engage workers to build a stronger movement based on equity and inclusion, and to be inspired by innovation

LL 2323 barbecue keeps on growing

Mississauga, ON – Feed them and they will come. It’s an old adage but it’s true and the turnout for the IAM Local Lodge 2323 barbecue continues to grow. “We want the membership to participate in their local lodge and this barbecue is a great way to do it,” said IAM Local Lodge Vice President Dan Jansen at the Aug. 11 event. “We had some members come by on their

CETA: The Erosion of Workers’ Rights

        By Aurélie Sarrabezolles IAM Research Director for Canada Introduction Free trade agreements are supposed to stimulate the economy promoting jobs and allowing the different sectors of the economy to flourish. The Canada and European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)[i] is described by Global Affairs as "a high quality agreement that reinforces Canada’s fundamental relationship with the European Union. CETA covers all aspects of

Basic Newsletter Development Class November 13-18, 2016

July 29, 2016 Subj:    Basic Newsletter Development Class November 13-18, 2016 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center To All District Lodge Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers, Local Lodge Presidents and Recording Secretaries, TCU Carmen Division Officers, National Representatives, Assistant National Representatives and Local Lodge Officers   Dear Brothers and Sisters: This is the Official Call for the 2016 Basic Newsletter Development course at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology

Fort McMurray – We will rebuild!

Fort McMurray, AB – On May 1, 2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, 434 kilometers northwest of Edmonton. On May 3, it swept through the community, destroying 2,400 homes and buildings. At least 50 of them were owned or rented by members of IAM Local Lodges 99 and 1722. It prompted the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta’s history. More than 88,000 residents of Fort McMurray were moved.

Turbulent Skies Ahead!

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.