Thursday April 28, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – “This is great news for our IAM membership at Bombardier and indeed for the Canadian aerospace industry as a whole,” said a pleased IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. Ritchie was reacting to the announcement this morning that Bombardier confirmed its biggest order so far for its C Series airliner: an order from U.S. giant Delta Airlines
Thursday April 28, 2016 For Immediate Release Mississauga, ON – The hospitality sector continues to grow for the IAM in Canada. IAM Local Lodge 1295 welcome 25 new members employed by the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Mississauga. “These workers wanted better wages and benefits and most importantly union representation,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “DL 78 Organizer Roy Bhansingh had been working
Thursday April 28, 2016 For Immediate Release Nepean, ON – The IAM Canadian Health Care sector has expanded again, this time in the town of Nepean, just outside Ottawa. Employees at the Thorncliffe Retirement Home are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 1295. “These workers were looking for union representation,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “We represent workers at three retirement homes in
Thursday April 28, 2016 For Immediate Release Halifax, NS – Staff Representatives and support staff of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 2797. “These people are very aware of the value of associating with a progressive union where your voice counts for something,” said IAM Grand Lodge Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “Their job is to speak on
Thursday, April 28, 2016 On Thursday, April 28th, the flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast and people across the country will light candles, don ribbons and remember colleagues, friends and family who have been killed because of workplace-related hazards and incidents. We can’t bring back those who have died, but we are working hard to make workplaces safer today. That’s why this April 28th, Canadian
Monday April 25, 2016 For Immediate Release North Bay, ON – The threat of strike action for IAM Local Lodge 2412 against Atlas Copco has produced a new collective agreement. “This was the ugliest round of bargaining we have seen with this employer in some time,” explained IAM Grand Lodge Representative Ralph Martin. “They came to the table with nasty concession demands. They wanted a five-year wage freeze,
Toronto, ON – The ramp at Toronto Pearson International Airport is still a somber place following the tragic accident that took the life of IAM Local Lodge 2323 member, Ian Henrey late Friday evening. “Our thoughts and our prayers go out to his family and his co-workers,” said IAM Transportation District 140 President and General Chairperson Fred Hospes. Henrey, 24, an Air Canada Station Attendant, was killed when the baggage
Effective May 1, 2016, Gord Falconer will be the new IAM Canadian Chief of Staff. In making the announcement, newly appointed IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall said, “Gord has the ability to get things done and his accomplishments as head of our political action efforts is just one example. He was the right man for the job.” Gord was appointed as a Grand Lodge Representative in charge of
Wednesday April 20, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, On – “Canadians voted for change in the last election and we got change, our jobs are flying out of the country, what the hell is going on,” said IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. Ritchie was reacting to news that Liberal MPs have closed debate and are speeding up passage of Bill C-10, the amendments to the Air
Statements by Fred Hospes, President and Directing General Chairperson, IAM District 140 and David Chartrand, IAM Québec Coordinator
