Ferguson appointed as Special Representative for political action
Machinists' News

Toronto, ON – IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall is pleased to announce that Derek Ferguson has been appointed Special Representative assigned to Political Action, effective January 1, 2019. “Derek is being acknowledged for his hard work on behalf of his members, and his dedication to the New Democratic Party on both the Provincial and Federal levels,” said Pickthall. He replaces Grand Lodge Representative Lou Pagrach who has been

The Ultimate Volunteer
Community

Victoria, BC – Across Canada our IAM members give back to their communities in a variety of ways but Mark White takes his volunteer work up a notch – he puts his life on the line – rescuing boaters in all kinds of weather and all kinds of predicaments in the waters off Victoria, BC.  He volunteers with other like-minded British Columbians for the Royal Marine Search and Rescue, in

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Machinists' News

By Carlos Dacosta IAM Canadian Airline Coordinator Several years ago, the Minister of Transport announced that Transport Canada will be conducting a regulatory review to modernize and improve how they deliver their transportation system that is safe, secure and efficient.  The review includes updating and improving the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to strengthen safety and better support innovation and economic growth in Canada. The Canada Transportation Act sets out Canada’s National Transportation Policy,

Machinists have that first contract magic at ATS again!
News Releases

Friday November 30, 2018 For Immediate Release   Calgary, AB – The IAM has followed up its first contract success with ATS in Edmonton with a similar first agreement with ATS Passenger Service Agents in Calgary. “The membership has to take all of the credit for this agreement,” said IAM Transportation District Lodge 140 General Chairperson Keith Aiken. “They knew what they wanted, they knew what they had to do

Make a stand to end modern slavery
Campaigns

25 million people in forced labour. $150 billion in illegal profits. Support the international treaty to help end modern slavery for good. Join 36,031 people who want to help end modern slavery I support ILO’s Protocol on Forced Labour SIGN UP WE HAVE THE CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY The International Labour Organization’s Protocol on Forced Labour could restore hope and freedom to millions of people trapped in modern slavery. But

6500 jobs lost in thirty days – It’s time for organized labour to unite!
Opinion

In the span of a mere thirty days, disastrous events have taken place with devastating consequences for workers and communities. 2500 jobs will be lost in GM’s Oshawa plant, 1500 at Maple Leaf’s three plants in Ontario and another 2500 as a result of Bombardier layoffs in Quebec. That is a total of a mind boggling 6,500 jobs lost in less than a month- 6,500 worker’s lives shaken to the

Machinists ratify new agreement with SKF
News Releases

Wednesday November 28, 2018 For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 901 have ratified a new collective agreement with SKF Canada. The three year agreement provides wage increases of $ .50 per hour in each year of the agreement. Other agreement highlights include: A $2 an hour increase to the defined benefit pension plan in the first year of the agreement. Increased benefits Increased boot

Take Part in the 2019 IAM Women’s Conference to ‘Unite the Fight’
Machinists' News

November 9, 2018 Subj: 2019 Women’s Conference April 3 – 6, 2019 Bally’s Las Vegas To all 1AM Directing Business Representatives, Business Representatives , District Lodge Presidents, District Lodge Secretary-Treasurers, Local Lodge Presidents and Local Lodge Recording Secretaries in the United States and Canada: DOWNLOAD the Registration Form DOWNLOAD the Conference flyer Dear Brothers and Sisters: This will serve as the official call to the IAMAW’s 2019 Women’s Conference. Registration

2019 IAM Communications Conference in Las Vegas
Machinists' News

November 2, 2018 Subj:    2019 Communications Conference Las Vegas, Nevada To All District Lodge Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers, Local Lodge Presidents and Recording Secretaries, Directing Business Representatives, Business Representatives, TCU Carmen Division Officers, National Representatives, Assistant National Representatives and Local Lodge Officers DOWNLOAD the poster DOWNLOAD the Registration Form Dear Brothers and Sisters : This is the official call for the 2019 IAM Communications Conference scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 through

Valliere receives Davidson Labour Award
Community

IAM District 78 member and representative, Kim Valliere received the Monty Davidson NDP -Labour Award at the recent Cambridge NDP Riding Association’s annual Recognition Dinner. The former NDP MPP Monty Davidson was a life-long supporter of Labour. This award is given annually to the Labour activist whose outstanding commitment exemplifies the values Monty demonstrated during his many years as a member of the Cambridge NDP Riding Association. Kim’s family, and