Monday June 6, 2016
Toronto, ON – Lou Pagrach has been appointed as Special Representative in charge of Political Action for Canada.
“Lou has been a very active representative for IAM Transportation District 140 and has a reputation for spending considerable time in face-to-face communications with our members,” said IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall. “This direct approach in dealing with IAM member issues will be invaluable in his new role for the Canadian Office.”
An IAM member since 1987 when he joined Air Canada as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Pagrach served as a shop steward for 11 years, two terms as Vice President of IAM Local Lodge 2323, and one term as president. He was elected as DL140 General Chairperson in January 2012 and re-elected in January 2016. As Special Representative in charge of Canadian Political Action, Lou Pagrach replaces Gord Falconer who was promoted to Canadian Chief of Staff on May 1, 2016.
