For Immediate Release Corner Brook, NL – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 544 have ratified a new collective agreement with City Motors by a margin of 91 per cent. The three-year agreement provides wage increases 4.5 per cent in the first year for qualified technicians if they attain Level 2 as per the Chrysler Certification and $ .50 per hour for the Parts Department personnel. The wage increase in the
For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers applauds the actions of the Federal Government in refusing to bow to political pressure by the United Arab Emirates. The UAE wants the Canadian government to allow Emirates Air increased access to the Canadian air transport market. “As the largest union at Air Canada, the country’s principal air carrier, representing more than 11,000 workers, we’re opposed
À publier immédiatement Toronto, ON – L’Association internationale des machinistes et des travailleurs et travailleuses de l’aérospatiale félicite le gouvernement fédéral pour son refus de plier aux pressions politiques exercées par les Émirats arabes unis, qui demandent au gouvernement du Canada d’accorder à Emirates Air un meilleur accès au marché canadien du transport aérien. « Nous formons le plus important syndicat qui a affaire à Air Canada, le premier transporteur
WW 2011 is shaping up to be a unique celebration of voices. THE CONVERSATION INCLUDES YOU. This is a deliberate Call for Participation, more than a call for papers. Why? Because WW 2011 is as much about grassroots activism as it is about academic achievement. We know that important insights come from various communities – that’s why we are striving to make WW 2011 a space for all kinds of
For Immediate Release Peterborough, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 905 have ratified a new collective agreement with Safran Electronics Canada Inc. “Last chance mediation was required prior to accomplishing an agreement recommended by the Local 905 bargaining committee” said Bill Shipman, Grand Lodge Representative. “This is unfortunately the rule rather than the exception in aerospace parts manufacturing today largely as a result of a protracted sluggish recovery in
À publier immédiatement Peterborough, ON – Les membres de la section locale 905 de l’AIMTA ont ratifié une nouvelle convention collective avec Safran Electronics Canada Inc. « Il a fallu une médiation de la dernière chance pour en arriver à une entente que le comité de négociation de la section locale 905 pouvait recommander aux membres, explique Bill Shipman, représentant de la Grande loge. Malheureusement, il s’agit de la règle
Chers amis, Cette semaine, nous entamons la Semaine nationale de l’assurance maladie, une occasion de célébrer une caractéristique propre de notre pays. Les Canadiens appuient sans réserve les valeurs fondamentales d’équité et de justice sur lesquelles notre système public de santé est fondé. Toutefois, de sérieux problèmes doivent être traités de façon urgente, notamment le manque d’accès à des soins en temps opportun, les soins à domicile et les soins
Dear friend, This week is National Medicare Week, a time to celebrate a defining feature of of our country. Canadians strongly support the core values on which our public health care system is premised – equity and fairness. There are, however, serious problems that need to be urgently addressed, including lack of access to timely care, home and continuing care, and affordable prescription drugs. And the Prime Minister has stood
À publier immédiatement North Bay, ON – Plus tôt cette année, les travailleurs de Seymour Windows and Doors Limited ont décidé d’adhérer à l’AIMTA et leur premier contrat de travail valide le bien-fondé de leur choix. « Nous avons obtenu un premier régime d’avantages sociaux dès le premier contrat de travail, explique Colin Cherry, représentant de la Grande loge de l’AIMTA. C’est un bon point de départ et les membres
For Immediate Release North Bay, ON – Earlier this year, workers at Seymour Windows and Doors Limited decided to join the IAMAW and their first collective agreement has validated that choice. “We delivered their first benefits plan in the first contract,” explained IAMAW Grand Lodge Representative Colin Cherry. “This is a good starting point and the membership is very happy.” The four-year agreement provides for a wage increase of a
