Les Machinistes ratifient une nouvelle entente avec Diamond International
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Edmonton, AB – Les membres de la section locale 1722 de l’AIM ont ratifié une nouvelle convention collective avec Diamond International Trucks Ltd. La nouvelle entente d’une durée de quatre ans prévoit des augmentations de salaire de 4,75 % la première année, de 4,5 % la deuxième année, de 4,25 % la troisième année et de 4,5 % la quatrième année. Voici d’autres points saillants de l’entente : ·         Bonification des droits à congé annuel

Machinists Ratify New Agreement with Diamond International
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Edmonton, AB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1722 has ratified a new collective agreement with Diamond International Trucks Ltd. The new four-year agreement provides wage increases of 4.75 per cent in the first year, 4.5 per cent in the second year, 4.25 per cent in the third year and 4.5 per cent in the fourth year. Other agreement highlights include : ·         Improved vacation entitlements ·         The addition of a

Care About Climate Justice? Come to PowerShift!
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On the weekend of October 26-29th over 1500 youth from all walks of life, coming from communities all across Canada will come together for a historic gathering to build the movement for a just and sustainable future. Including leading voices from the global movement to stop climate change, this gathering will empower our generation to chart a new pathway forward towards the world that we want.   The event will

Le Manitoba s’allie au Québec contre Air Canada!
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  Toronto, ON – La saga de la fermeture d’Aveos entame un nouveau chapitre : le Manitoba se joint au Québec et accuse officiellement Air Canada de ne pas respecter la loi de 1988 qui l’oblige à maintenir des centres d’entretien et de révision d’aéronefs à Montréal, Winnipeg et Toronto.   Fort d’une décision de la Cour supérieure du Québec rendue le 24 septembre 2012, le Manitoba a maintenant le statut

Manitoba Joins Quebec against Air Canada!
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  Toronto, On – There is a new chapter in the saga of the closure of Aveos: Manitoba has joined Quebec in formerly accusing Air Canada of not respecting the 1988 law requiring it to maintain aircraft maintenance and overhaul centres in Montreal, Winnipeg and Toronto.   In a decision of the Superior Court of Quebec on September 24, 2012, Manitoba now has intervener status in this case that will

Les Machinistes déposent une plainte auprès de l’OIT sur le projet de loi C-33
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  Toronto, ON – L’Association internationale des machinistes et des travailleurs et travailleuses de l’aérospatiale (AIM) a déposé une plainte après de l’Organisation internationale du travail (OIT) pour contester la violation par le gouvernement du Canada de droits fondamentaux relatifs à la liberté d’association et à la négociation collective en vertu du droit international. L’OIT est un organisme tripartite des Nations Unies.   En mars 2012, le gouvernement conservateur a poussé

Machinists File Complaint over Bill C-33 with ILO
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  Toronto, On – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has submitted a complaint to the International Labour Organization (ILO), protesting the Canadian Government’s violation of the fundamental right to freedom of association and collective bargaining under international law. The ILO is a tri-partite United Nations Agency   In March, 2012 the Conservative Government pushed the “Protecting Air Services Act” (Bill C-33) through parliament. This legislation effectively

Light a Candle
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  WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON OCTOBER 4TH?   October 4th is a day where we honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. The violence experienced by Aboriginal women and girls in Canada is a national tragedy. We must take the time to give thanks to the families who have inspired the SIS movement and who are our reason we all continue to demand action.  

Machinists Ratify New Agreement with Kromet International
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  Tuesday September 18, 2012 For Immediate Release Cambridge, On – “The IAM was able to secure a tentative agreement with Kromet International that made sense for a competitive future for the company while providing gains in wages and benefits for the members,” explained IAM District Lodge 78 Business Representative Derek Ferguson. The 114 members of IAM Local Lodge 2707 employed at the Cambridge facility ratified a new three-year collective

International Solidarity Dominates Opening of 38th Grand Lodge Convention
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“As this week progresses, you will see how workers all across the globe are connected,” said Buffenbarger. “What happens to workers in China impacts workers in Nigeria. What goes on down in South Carolina affects what happens in South America. Working conditions in India have an impact on conditions for workers in Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh.”   Delegates at the Convention will have ample opportunity to consider the scenarios described