Toronto, ON – “It’s taken 144 years, but for the first time since Confederation, working Canadians will have the voice of the official opposition in the House of Commons,” said IAMAW Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. Jack Layton and his New Democratic Party made Canadian history when they elected 102 members of Parliament in the May 2, 2011 federal election. When the last Parliament dissolved, the NDP had 36
Burnaby, BC – Machinists members employed by Westminster Auto Lease are now part of the IAM Pension Plan after ratifying a new collective agreement. “Given that the medium-light truck business in this province is down by 70 percent, our members are very happy knowing their future is secure by joining the IAM Pension Plan, “explained IAMAW District 250 Business Representative Walter Gerlach. The three-year agreement provides for wage increase of
Richmond, BC – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1857 employed by Richmond Chrysler are now part of the IAM pension plan thanks to their newly ratified collective agreement. “This is my second group this year to join the IAM Pension Plan,” said IAMAW District Lodge 250 Business Representative Walter Gerlach. “There’s a growing sentiment amongst our members that security of their future is vitally important and the best way to
IMAGINEDave Ritchie, General Vice-President, IAMAW Canada Vidéo #23 – Soins de santé Vidéo #22 – D’abordabilité Vidéo #21 – Des emplois Vidéo #20 – Garde d’enfants Vidéo #19 – Assurance-maladie Vidéo #18 – L’Environnement Vidéo #17 – Les travailleurs et travailleuses Vidéo #16 – CONFIANCE Vidéo #15 – Les corporations Vidéo #14 – Les personnes âgées Vidéo #13 – LE ROI DU MÉPRIS Vidéo #12 – ARROGANCE Vidéo #11
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Each year the Machinist Union joins with Labour Nationally and Labour accredited Health and Safety agencies nation wide in the effort to remember those tragically killed or maimed in the course of employment and, just as importantly, to continue to highlight the carnage and personal loss created by workplace accidents and disease. These efforts are critical to enhancing public awareness for our collective efforts to save lives and protect workers
Mississauga, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have unanimously ratified a new collective agreement with Volvo/Mack Canada. The three-year agreement provides for wage increases of 2.5 per cent in each year with the wage increase in the first year retroactive to September 30, 2010. Other agreement high lights include : • Increased shift premiums • Increased Vision care benefits • Increased Safety Shoe allowance • Increased physiotherapy benefits •
Toronto, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 have ratified a new collective agreement with Ecojustice. The two-year agreement provides for wage increases of 2 per cent in the first year and a possible 2 per cent in the second year dependent upon the Consumer Price Index or CPI. Other agreement highlights include an additional floater holiday, improved holiday pay language for part time employees and improved contract language.
Good day to all. You will find below the question Local Lodge 1751 would like you to send to the media for the “Leaders’ Debate”: “Air Canada has sold all of its Overhaul Centres in Canada, which contravenes the Air Canada Public Participation Act. This will cause the loss of 4,500 direct jobs and more than 23,000 indirect jobs in Canada. What will you do to reinforce the Act and
