Tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be a gut punch to workers
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Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States:  “A 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports would be a gut punch to workers on both sides of the border. It will lead to job losses, higher consumer prices, and

IAM Union joins Canadian-US AFL-CIO & CLC roundtable on tariffs in Washington
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Washington, D.C. – David Chartrand, General Vice-President (GVP) of the IAM Union in Canada, recently joined a roundtable discussion on tariffs at the Canadian-US American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) meeting in Washington, D.C. The gathering brought together Canadian Premiers, leaders from the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and labour representatives from both the U.S. and Canada to discuss the challenges and opportunities of tariffs and trade

Keeping Up with the IAM Union: A busy start to the year!
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It’s been a busy start to the year for the IAM Union, with our General Vice-President of Canada (GVP) David Chartrand hitting the ground running. From meeting with Executive members in Local 2323, Local 2413, Local 1295, and Local 235, along with the Chief of Staff Ralph Martin and Confidential Secretary Magaly Fadel, to planning even more visits to engage with members of all locals across Canada, this year is

Local 2113 Veoneer safety systems Canada members achieve major gains in new collective agreement
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Around 300 members of Veoneer Safety Systems Canada in Markham, Ontario, part of IAM Union Local 2113, have ratified a new collective agreement that brings substantial improvements to their working conditions. The agreement, a result of tireless negotiation, includes several key enhancements aimed at supporting the health and financial wellbeing of the workforce. One of the most notable victories in this new deal is the introduction of individual sick days,

It's time to put workers at the center of the tariff and trade discussions
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Published Feb 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM EST on Newsweek.com The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union, for decades the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the U.S. and Canada, is relieved that President Donald Trump has paused his tariff war with Canada. The IAM is all for the strategic use of tariffs to rebuild domestic manufacturing, enforce workers’ rights, and stop trade cheating. But slapping

IAM Union backs Marit Stiles and Ontario NDP for a fairer future
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As an election is set to unfold, the reality of yet another unnecessary political race is upon us. The constant cycle of elections, many of which seem more about political maneuvering than real progress, can be frustrating. However, the IAM Union, representing over 50,000 members across Canada, proudly endorses Marit Stiles and the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP). “We believe Marit Stiles is the right candidate for Ontario. She is

IAM Union at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit: Standing Up for Canadian Workers
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The IAM Union, which represents workers across diverse sectors such as aerospace, air transportation, healthcare, mining, automotive, hospitality, and more, was proud to be at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit in Toronto on February 7. The summit, hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took place shortly after President Donald Trump revealed a temporary pause on his tariff threats against Canada. The event gathered Canadian business leaders, trade representatives, and organized labour

Workers Secure Victory at Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook
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When workers come together, great things happen. This was evident in the recent historic agreement reached by the workers at Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook. What began as a tense and uncertain negotiation process in October 2024, marked by setbacks and the looming threat of a strike, ultimately culminated in a remarkable victory for the union members. Through tireless effort, unity, and a shared commitment to achieving a fair

How long will Canadian & American workers be pawns in Trump’s trade war?
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To cut it short, the brief timeline includes these key facts: On February 1, Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, sparking chaos across industries. Then, just two days later, on February 3, he decides to pause the tariffs for 30 days. What’s this game? Let’s dive deeper. Just three days after threatening to start a trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to pause tariffs on Canadian imports

IAM Union: While tariffs pause, U.S. and Canadian workers should have a seat at the table
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement following a pause of proposed U.S.-Canadian tariffs. “As the largest aerospace and defense labor union in the United States and Canada, the IAM Union is relieved that destructive tariffs between our two allied countries are being paused. A new path forward—one that doesn’t put U.S.