21 March, 2014 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Human Rights

  The laws are in place, freedom and equality are expressed with every publication on the benefits of being Canadian.  It was not very long ago that discrimination based on race was not illegal. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, commemorates the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960. On that day in South Africa, peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were killed. In 1966, the United

21 mars 2014 - Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale
Human Rights

  Les lois sont en place, et toutes les publications vantent la liberté et l’égalité dont bénéficient les Canadiens.  Toutefois, cela ne fait pas très longtemps que la discrimination fondée sur la race est illégale. Le 21 mars est la Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale et marque la date anniversaire du massacre de Sharpeville en 1960. En effet, le 21 mars 1960, en Afrique du Sud, des

United Attempts End Run of Labour Code while Outsourcing Canadian Jobs!
News Releases

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

Equal Pay Day • 16 April • Take Action
Women's Issues

  Equal Pay Day • April 16 TAKE ACTION! Why an Equal Pay Day? Although pay equity is the law in Ontario, women, on average, earn 31% less than men. This pay gap affects women of all ages and education levels. Women are often paid less, even when their skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions are similar to men’s. Women of colour, Aboriginal women and women with disabilities face the

Shelter Voices - A day in the life of Canada’s shelters for women survivors of abuse
Women's Issues

This first pan Canadian annual survey gives us insight into a typical day in the life of women’s shelters and transition houses across the country, bringing us the voices of the women on the front-lines. Shelter workers from 242 shelters responded to our call. Shelters in all provinces and territories, with the exception of Nunavut, participated in the survey. Shelter Voices aims to shine light on the issue of violence

Machinists Ink New Deal with Calgary Stampede
News Releases

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

2014 International Women's Day
Women's Issues

  Whether you are involved in “One Billion Rising” events to recognize the harm done to society when Women and Girls face violence or “The Sisters in Spirit” vigils being held at this time to remember the missing Aboriginal Sisters we as Women still have much to do to ensure that each of our Sisters have the ability to Speak Out, Speak Up and Be Heard.   The Labour Movement

Machinists Apply for Conciliation after talks with Fabrene Break Down!
News Releases

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,

United Airlines Pull Out of Canada – Outsources Canadian Operations!
News Releases

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

Machinists Ratify with Staybridge Suites Hotel
News Releases

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