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IAM District 140 Negotiations Subcommittees Prepare for Upcoming Bargaining Process

During the week of January 13, 2025, the IAM District 140 Negotiations Subcommittees gathered at W3 for a series of sessions designed to prepare for upcoming contract negotiations. This important gathering saw IAM International President (IP) Brian Bryant and General Vice President (GVP) of Canada David Chartrand take center stage to provide valuable insights, guidance, and strategic direction for the members on their first day. The sessions included a range

IAM Launches Video Celebrating "I AM Everyday Heroes"

IAM is proud to unveil its official video, titled “I AM Everyday Heroes“, a tribute to the incredible members who serve as the backbone of every industry. These are the unsung champions who work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that our communities, businesses, and economies continue to thrive. The video highlights the dedication, passion, and hard work of IAM members who make a difference every single day. These individuals are

IAM Launches Video Celebrating "I AM Everyday Heroes"

IAM is proud to unveil its official video, titled “I AM Everyday Heroes“, a tribute to the incredible members who serve as the backbone of every industry. These are the unsung champions who work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that our communities, businesses, and economies continue to thrive. The video highlights the dedication, passion, and hard work of IAM members who make a difference every single day. These individuals are

Another win for IAM District 14 in Alberta

IAM Alberta welcomes a new group of members working at the Daiken Comfort Calgary. Eighty percent of the new members voted to join the IAM after a long campaign. The vote took place on 20 December, 2024 with an overwhelming majority of workers choosing the IAM. They join other members at the same employer and will be part of IAM Local 1722 who joined the IAM in late 2023. Important

Defending the right to strike: The IAM stands with CUPW

As the largest union in Canada’s aviation sector, representing workers across the country in a wide variety of functions and other federal sectors, including transportation, we believe in the fundamental rights of all workers. These rights include the freedom to strike, which is a cornerstone of advocacy for fair and equitable compensation, benefits, health and safety standards, and job security. Recently, the right to strike for the Canadian Union of

IAM Air Transport Organizing Campaigns at Delta, JetBlue Take Center Stage on Roland Martin Unfiltered

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2024 – IAM airline workers spoke out in support of unionization and workers’ rights during a special live taping of Roland Martin Unfiltered at the historic TWA Hotel located at JFK Airport. The event showcased the power of collective bargaining and the urgent need for change across the airline industry. WATCH: IAM Delta/JetBlue Townhall with Roland Martin  WATCH: The entire two-hour show here. The broadcast featured a diverse panel of

IAM Union: U.S. and Canada Must Be Allies, Not Enemies in Fight for Fair Trade 

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2024 – U.S. and Canadian leaders of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest aerospace and defense labor union which represents members in both countries, called for cooperation between the U.S. and Canada amidst President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose a blanket 25% tariff on all Canadian goods imported into the United States. “The IAM Union has long been a

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Leads Townhall in Ottawa, Uniting Workers to Fight for a Better Future

On November 26, 2024, as part of a larger Lobby Day event in Ottawa, 300 union members from across Canada met with over 140 politicians to advocate for workers’ rights and the need for greater investment in healthcare, affordable housing, and better living conditions. Among the most significant moments of the day was the townhall organized by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) at the National Arts Centre, where NDP Leader

Canadian Notice of Nominations and Elections for IAM International Officer Elections

OFFICIAL NOTICE • NOVEMBER 25, 2024 To download a PDF version, click here. NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICERSInternational President, General Secretary-Treasurer, 1 Canadian General Vice President,1 Delegate to the C.L.C., and 5 Members of the Committee on Law In accordance with Article III of the IAM Constitution,[1] except as set forth herein, in Canada the International will conduct elections for the offices of International President, General Secretary-Treasurer, 1 Canadian General

Unions Across Canada Unite to Fight for Workers' Rights and Investment in Key Areas

On November 26, 2024, union members from across Canada gathered in Ottawa for a powerful and unified Lobby Day event organized by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). This event saw 300 members representing a variety of unions meet with over 140 politicians from all political parties, including the Liberal Party, Conservative Party, NDP, and Green Party, all with a single, clear message: fight for workers’ rights and better investment in key