FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MACHINISTS UNION RESPONDS TO AIR CANADA ANNOUNCEMENT TORONTO – Dave Ritchie, Canadian Vice President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM ) today responded to the air transport restructuring plan announced by Air Canada. Ritchie issued the following statement: “The Air Canada proposal provides a significant contribution to the discussions about the future of our air transport industry. We hope that it is a step