Day of Mourning 2014 - Statement

Day of Mourning   April 28 is a Day of Mourning for thousands of Canadian workers killed or injured on the job each year, or who die from work-related diseases. On this day, we mourn, but it is also a time to insist that all levels of government do more to enforce existing health and safety laws and vigorously prosecute violations when a worker is killed or seriously injured.  

IAM political lobbying and letter-writing workshop for activists and staff

The Ontario Provincial Council of Machinists (OPCM) held a political lobbying and letter-writing workshop for activists and staff in the IAM. The session was attended by 32 IAM members from Ontario and was facilitated by Heather Kelley, National Education Representative; Gord Falconer, National Political Action Co-ordinator and Frank Saptel, National Communications Representative.   Gord Falconer and Heather Kelley Stan Pickthall and Frank Saptel   The workshop discussed fact “cards” on

***IMPORTANT*** Domestic Violence in the Canadian Workplace

  LETTER OF INFORMATION   Introduction   You are invited to participate in a survey conducted by the Women’s Committee of the Canadian Labour Congress in partnership with researchers at the University of Western Ontario (Western). Barb MacQuarrie is the Community Director at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children (CREVAWC) in the Faculty of Education at Western; Dr. Nadine Wathen is an Associate Professor,

IAM Political Activists Join NSGEU Picket Line

Halifax, NS – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1763 Political Action Committee – PAC  joined striking nurses outside of the Nova Scotia Legislature Thursday morning to protest essential services legislation introduced to end the legal strike.   Contract talks between Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union – NSGEU and Capital Health is at a stalemate. The main issue is the union’s demand for lower nurse-to-patient ratios, something opposed by Capital

IAM Election Dates and Times for Locals in Canada

LL Meeting Location Address City Prov. Postal Code Meeting Date Meeting Time 11 Sunbury Hall 10409 Dunlop Road Delta BC V4C 2L1 Wednesday, April 16, 2014 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 16 IAM LL 764 7980 River Road Richmond BC V6X 1X7 Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 32 Royal Canadian Legion 268 High Street W Moose Jaw SK S6H 1S8 Sunday, April 27, 2014 8:00 p.m.

CPC Pumps International Inks new Deal with Machinists

Monday March 24, 2014   For Immediate Release     Burlington, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 235 have ratified a new collective agreement with CPC Pumps International.   The four-year agreement provides wage increases of 3% in year one, 2.5% in years two and three,  and 3% per cent in year 4. Other agreement highlights include : • Increased pension contribution. • Increased extended health benefits. • Increased dental

Flowserve Inks new Deal with Machinists

Monday March 24, 2014   For Immediate Release     Brantford, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 103 have ratified a new collective agreement with Flowserve Canada Corporation.   The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2.5 per cent in each year. Other agreement highlights include : • Increased shift premiums • Improved contract language • Increased eye glass benefits     The 28 members include Machinists, Product Assemblers, Welders,

NEFAB Signs New Deal with Machinists

Friday March 21, 2014     For Immediate Release     Peterborough, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 905 have ratified a new collective agreement with Nefab Incorporated.   The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent in the first and second year respectively and 2.5 per cent in the third year. “Winning improvements to vacation pay percentage on earnings was essential to ratifying this agreement,” said

Machinists Organize Another Auto Dealership on Vancouver Island!

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