Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers today announced, they are endorsing Paul Dewar for the leadership of the federal NDP. “We believe Paul Dewar projects our values and those of the average Canadian,” explained IAMAW Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. “We were looking for someone that not only can maintain the gains we made in the last federal election but expand on that base
Women and African-Canadians entered the workforce in the highest numbers ever in 1940, during the Second Word War. Black employment grew by 150 percent by the end of the war. Unions, however, were not so committed to the rights of non-white workers. Thirty-one American Federation of Labour (AFL) affiliates barred black members, as did the railroad brotherhoods. Many unions, including Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), had segregated locals. The International
Stratford, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 103 have ratified a new collective agreement with Cedarcroft Retirement Home Limited. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 4 per cent in the first year, and 2 per cent in the second and third years respectively. Other agreement highlights include : • Additional sick day for part-time workers • Vision care benefits added • Improved overtime language • Improved seniority language •
We’re happy to announce the official launch of EDEN www.edencanada.ca — a website designed by and for people living with episodic disabilities. The EDEN website is a website where people in living with episodic disabilities, including HIV, can connect with each other to find and generate answers to tough employment questions. Here’s how we’ve improved EDEN to make it easier to use and give users more of what they asked
According to the Feng Shui 2012 forecast, (http://www.fengshuimall.com/feng-shui-forecast-2012), they say that from “reading the stars and element relationships in the Paht Chee chart, 2012 is going to be a transformational life-changing year!” They also say that, “there are more goodies in store for you in the year 2012 than 2011”. It’s a good year to improve oneself, take calculated investment risks and to build wealth. Whether it turns out extremely
Mississauga, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have signed a new collective agreement with Weir Canada. The five-year agreement provides wage increases of 3.5 per cent in the first year retroactive to January 1, 2012, 3.5 per cent in the second year, and 3 per cent in the third, fourth and fifth year respectively. Other agreement highlights include : • Improved contract language • Two additional paid sick days
Corner Brook, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Humber Motors. “We restructured the classification table to award mechanics that have Ford Specialties Certifications,” explained IAMAW Special Representative Rick Arsenault. “There are five specialties in all and a majority of the current mechanics had three or more specialties working toward five.” The agreement provides wage increases 4 per cent in the
Corner Brook, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 has ratified two collective agreements with Dennis GM. Mechanics ratified a one-year agreement that provides a wage increase of 3 per cent. The second agreement covers Accounting Clerks, Parts Consultants, Service Consultants, Receptionist and Drivers at the auto dealership. The four-year agreement provides wage increase of 4 per cent in the first year and 2 per cent in the second,
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) supports the December 15, 2011 announcement by Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney to finally allow Live-In Caregivers to benefit from open work permits after completing nearly 4000 hours of work. This change is long overdue for the predominantly female workers who had no choice but to remain tied to an employer who can easily violate labour standards, while they wait for their permanent residency
Penticton, BC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 692 have ratified a new collective agreement with Inland Kenworth Limited. “The biggest fight was to make overtime voluntary,” explained IAMAW Local Lodge 692 Shop Steward Don Stocker. “It took some time but the company finally agreed to give reasonable notice for any overtime.” The three-year agreement provides for wage increases of 2 per cent in each year combined with new hourly
