Monday June 26, 2023 For Immediate Release Waterloo, ON – Local Lodge 2707 members at Waterloo Manufacturing recently ratified a new Collective Agreement late last week. IAM Grand Lodge Representative Derek Ferguson explained, “Committee member Bill Doerbecker was very effective in advocating for the interests of the membership. The membership’s strong support of the committee was crucial in achieving the gains made during this difficult round of bargaining.” Highlights of

GVP David Chartrand, Chief-of-Staff Gord Falconer and Research Director Ivana Saula meet the Executive of IAM LL 2711 in Penticton, BC. Members of the local build modular homes for the housing industry in British Columbia

On 13 June, Kevin Timms and Satwant Saini visited the newly-reopened Winnipeg Hanger with #YWGShopCommittee and GLR Tony Didoshak. Members have returned home after commuting to out-stations since 2005. After getting their YWG security clearance, they will start turning wrenches on aircraft by 26 June. The Hanger reopening has created almost 30 jobs. And our members are happy to be home and not commute any longer.

The IAM’s Winpisinger Center recently hosted an Automotive Conference with representatives from Territories from across the union. The two-day conference had about 25 participants and featured updates on different industries and employers. Craig Hughes, the IAM’s newly appointed IAM Automotive Coordinator, along with Western Territory Grand Lodge Representative Brandon Hemming and District 9 Business Representative Roy Collins give their thoughts and comments about the importance of the automotive industry for

The Ontario Provincial Council of Machinists (OPCM) convened over the weekend for the first time in more than 3 years, all due to the pandemic. In addition to talking about organising, mentorship, and political action, a new executive was chosen to serve for the following three years. It was their 59th Annual Convention. The conference attendees were a reflection of the IAM in Ontario’s expanding diversity. There were more women

Brampton, ON – Members at Peel Cheshire Home in Brampton have ratified a new agreement. This one-year deal will avoid arbitration and prevent further delays in wage improvements for healthcare workers who provide essential care to vulnerable members of the community. The agreement comes with a retroactive payment of 4%, a 3% increase in wages going forward, and a 1.5% pension contribution. The group is optimistic that with new management,

31 May is ‘World Cabin Crew Appreciation Day,’ a celebration for all flight attendants and cabin crew (also known as ‘International Flight Attendants Day’). International Cabin Crew Day has been celebrated around the world since at least 2015. It was first started by a Canadian flight attendant union to highlight the role of cabin crew and see them recognized for their hard work and dedication to their profession. Cabin crew