Friday February 5, 2016 For Immediate Release OTTAWA — The NDP’s pay equity motion that was adopted today will help lay the groundwork for tackling poverty across Canada and ending discrimination against women when it comes to equal pay for work of equal value, say New Democrats. “For decades, New Democrats pushed hard for pay equity. With the adoption of our NDP motion today, the real work begins now
Thursday February 4, 2016 For Immediate Release Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2332 have ratified a new collective agreement with Maitland Lewis Ford Incorporated. The 30 month agreement provides wage increases of 3 per cent in the first year retroactive to December 2015 and 2.5 per cent in the second and third year respectively. Other agreement highlights include : Several language changes to the grievance
Thursday February 4, 2016 For Immediate Release Kanata, On – Members of IAM Local Lodge 412 have ratified at a new 5-year collective agreement with Asten Johnson Incorporated. Although the ratification obtain an 88 per cent acceptance, the deal was struck just hours before a strike deadline. “This was a very difficult round of bargaining and the negotiation committee deserves tremendous credit for getting this deal,” said IAM Grand Lodge
IAM International President Robert Martinez (centre) shakes hands with newly appointed Canadian GVP Stan Pickthall. Looking on is outgoing GVP Dave Ritchie, who retires at the end of April this year. The official announcement took place at the general meeting of IAM District Lodge 250 in Vancouver. IAM International President Robert Martinez told delegates to the DL 250 general meeting that Dave Ritchie is what trade unionism is about. Ritchie
Monday January 25, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, On – The International Association of Machinists – IAM has organized two groups of employees who work for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. “We have organized 44 UFCW National Representatives and Organizers across the country in one group and six office staff from their Canadian National office in Mississauga in the second group,” explained IAM Special Representative and Organizer Scott
Friday January 22, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace (IAM) have ratified a new collective agreement with Air Canada. “This deal provides our members labour stability and job security for the next decade. In today’s economy that’s a good thing,” said Fred Hospes, President and Directing General Chairperson of IAM Transportation District 140. “This provides job protection for
Thursday January 21, 2016 For Immediate Release Winnipeg, MB – IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Didoshak as Special Representative, effective February 1, 2016. He replaces Grand Lodge Representative Ian Morland who is retiring March 31, 2016. “Tony brings a wealth of experience to the job which will serve our membership well,” said Ritchie. “His compassion for the members and
Tuesday January 19, 2016 For Immediate Release Mississauga, On – Employees at Sage Parts Canada are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 2413. “We had assistance from a lot of people like Mark Pozzobon of IAM Local Lodge 2323 in organizing this group,” explained IAM Special Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “The Sage office at Pearson International Airport is right next door to the Air Canada Ground
Friday January 8, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, On – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) employed at Air Canada will begin voting next week on a new 10-year collective agreement. “This is a good deal that addresses the concerns of our membership,” explained IAM Transportation District 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. “Now we begin the process of explaining the details
Wednesday December 9, 2015 For Immediate Release Corner Brook, NL – The road for representation for the workers at Western Toyota began in February of this year. It culminated in November with a first agreement for the 17 newest members of IAM Local Lodge 544. When the employer received notice of the organizing drive by the IAM, three mechanics were fired and the pay structure was changed. Four
