Monday January 14, 2013 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Results of their first collective agreement have validated the decision by HealthTrans Workers to join the IAM. “These newest members of Local Lodge 1295 are very pleased with their first collective agreement,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Ralph Martin. The two-year agreement provides wage increases ranging from 4 to10 per cent in the first
Lundi 14 janvier 2013 À publier immédiatement Toronto, ON – Forts de leur première convention collective, les travailleurs de HealthTrans viennent d’obtenir la validation de leur décision d’adhérer à l’AIM. « Ces plus récents membres de la sections locale 1295 sont très satisfaits de leur première convention collective », explique Ralph Martin, agente d’affaires pour le district 78 de l’AIM. L’entente d’une durée de deux ans prévoit des
Lundi 7 janvier 2013 À publier immédiatement Montréal, QC – Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. a annoncé son acquisition d’une partie de l’équipement de la division de maintenance, de réparation et de remise en état (MRR) de moteurs d’AVEOS Performance aéronautique à Montréal. « Ainsi, certains de nos membres qui ont perdu leur emploi à la fermeture d’AVEOS seront rappelés au travail, a expliqué Fred Hospes, président et
Monday January 7, 2013 For Immediate Release Montréal, QC – Lockheed Martin Canada Incorporated has announced it has purchased certain assets of the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business of AVEOS Fleet Performance in Montréal, Quebec. “This means that some of our people who lost their jobs when AVEOS closed, will get their jobs back,” explained a very happy IAM District Lodge 140 President and
Jan. 26, 2013: Rally for Rights and Democracy Protest at the at the Ontario Liberal Convention 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013 Rally at Allan Gardens in Toronto (Jarvis & Carleton), followed by march to the Ontario Liberal Convention at Maple Leaf Gardens
Jan. 26, 2013: Rally for Rights and Democracy Protest at the at the Ontario Liberal Convention 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013 Rally at Allan Gardens in Toronto (Jarvis & Carleton), followed by march to the Ontario Liberal Convention at Maple Leaf Gardens
Mardi 11 décembre 2012 À publier immédiatement Montréal, QC – « Le nombre peut sembler initialement faible, mais il y a un potentiel de croissance ici et tout le monde concerné est optimiste quant aux perspectives d’avenir », a affirmé avec enthousiasme George Bujold, représentant du district 140 de l’AIM. M. Bujold commentait ainsi de nouveaux débouchés pour d’anciens travailleurs d’AVEOS suivant la réouverture des installations d’entretien de composantes
Tuesday December 10, 2012 For Immediate Release Montréal, QC –“The numbers may be small initially, but there is a potential for growth here and everyone involved is optimistic about the future,” said an enthusiastic IAM District 140 Representative George Bujold. Bujold was commenting on new job opportunities for former AVEOS workers with the re-opening of the former AVEOS component maintenance facility by AJW Technique. Almost 1800 IAM
Human Rights Day presents an opportunity, every year, to celebrate human rights, highlight a specific issue, and advocate for the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone everywhere. This year, the spotlight is on the rights of all people — women, youth, minorities, persons with disabilities, indigenous people, the poor and marginalized — to make their voices heard in public life and be included in political decision-making.
Thursday December 6, 2012 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Airport Security Screeners employed by Garda Security in Toronto, represented by the IAM finally have their first collective agreement and the feelings are mixed. They opted for binding voluntary arbitration to settle outstanding issues in their collective agreement. The arbitration decision award issued this week failed to satisfy everybody. “The arbitrator handed down a money-based award that
