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IAM District 78, alongside the dedicated negotiation committee from SKF Canada, has successfully concluded bargaining for a renewed collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Representing the interests of all members at the facility, Chief Steward Gary Cranshaw and committee members Blair McBratney and Bob Bennett sat down with SKF management to address both immediate and long-term priorities of the unit. Through collaborative discussions, the committee secured key improvements that not only strengthen

On June 14, 2025, the 84 members of the RTI-Claro inc. unit, Local 712, ratified their first collective agreement at a meeting held at Cité GénérAction 55+ in Terrebonne. This three-year agreement concludes negotiations that began in September 2024. The new collective agreement brings significant improvements to working conditions, including: Solidarity at the Heart of Success Accompanied by District 11 Business Agent Stéphane Paré, the negotiating committee comprised of Benoit

From May 30 to June 1, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Council of Machinists (OPCM) held its highly anticipated convention in the vibrant city of Toronto. Workers from across the province came together in solidarity, joined by staff, seasoned union leaders, and inspiring new voices. The energy throughout the event was electric, full of powerful discussions, exciting presentations, meaningful recognition, and memorable moments. The convention kicked off with opening remarks from

The IAM Union is proud to announce that International Representative Bernie Wood received the prestigious Art Coulter Award at the Annual Labour Community Awards ceremony, an event hosted by United Way Winnipeg in collaboration with the Winnipeg Labour Council. This award is given each year to a trade unionist who has made an outstanding contribution to the lives of working people and the Winnipeg community through volunteerism, activism, education, and

At this year’s IAM Union Staff Conference in beautiful Quebec City, a lot of firsts happened, but one moment stood out as truly groundbreaking. For the first time in IAM history, the union invited a trans rights advocate to speak directly to leadership, staff, and members. That speaker was none other than Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of the Society of Queer Momentum, and her presence sparked one of the most

When the IAM Union communications team visited IAM Cares – AIM CROIT in Montreal, they expected to learn about employment services. What they discovered was something far more powerful; a vibrant community working every day to restore confidence, dignity, and purpose to people living with sensory and physical disabilities. At first glance, the office looks like any other: staff gathered in morning huddles, employees focused on computer screens, quiet one-on-one