Wednesday March 19, 2014 For Immediate Release Duncan, BC – The 27 employees at Peter Baljet Chevrolet- Buick-GMC and its associated body shop – Fix Auto Duncan are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 456. The IAM now represents workers at ten automotive dealerships on Vancouver Island. “The service to our members is what drew these workers to the IAM,” explained IAM District Lodge 250
Monday March 17, 2014 For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) says United Airlines is attempting an “End Run” around the Canada Labour Code in its decision to outsource work at its Vancouver and Calgary operations currently performed by IAM members. “Under the code, the employer must give 16 weeks’ notice and United has not stated clearly why
Friday March 7, 2014 For Immediate Release Calgary AB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 99 have ratified a new one-year collective agreement with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited. The agreement provides a signing bonus along with a 3 per cent wage increase across the entire wage table retroactive to October 1, 2013. Other agreement highlights include : • Protected hours of work for all
Friday February 28, 2014 For Immediate Release North Bay, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have applied for a conciliator after talks between IAM Local Lodge 2922 and PGI Fabrene broke down. “The employer has left us with no alternative,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Gary Hynes. “The employer simply refuses to address issues our members take quite seriously, including vacations and time off with family,
Friday February 21, 2014 For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – United Airlines is pulling out of Canada and will outsource its Canadian operations effective May 1, 2014. “This move is absolutely disgusting,” declared an angry IAM District Lodge 140 President and Directing Chairperson Fred Hospes. “These people took concessions to keep this airline airborne and this is how they’re repaid. We’ll do whatever it takes to protect
Friday February 14, 2014 For Immediate Release Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1295 have ratified their first collective agreement with Staybridge Suites Hotel. “This is a great first agreement for these workers,” said IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Kim Valliere. “This collective agreement is example of what a union can do for workers when given the opportunity.” The three-year agreement
Friday February 14, 2014 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says Bill C-525 is a move in the wrong direction and is urging the House of Commons to reject it. “When workers wish to better their working lives by joining a union, they are being bullied, harassed, intimidated and even fired on the job by their employers
Thursday February 13, 2014 For Immediate Release Ottawa, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2413 have ratified their first collective agreement with ASIG Ground Handling Canada Ltd (formerly Dryden Air Services). “There were some tense moments during our organizing campaign for this group,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Mike Corrado. “Eventually the new owner wisely agreed to work with us and once
Thursday February 13, 2014 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and the United Steelworkers (USW) say the Harper government is costing Canadian travelers time and money to reduce the federal deficit. According to government figures, Air Traveler Security Charges (ATSCs) – the fees everyone who boards an aircraft in Canada pays to cover the costs of security screening – will generate
Wednesday February 5, 2014 For Immediate Release Winnipeg, MB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2413 have ratified a new collective agreement with Bearskin Airlines. “I’m proud to say that close to 90 per cent of the overall membership stationed at Kitchener Waterloo, Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Winnipeg participated in the ratification process,” explained IAM District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Mike Corrado. The three-year agreement
