IAMAW will be leading the Toronto Labour Day Parade this year.

LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST TURNOUT EVER.

THE IAM HOSTED BY DISTRICT 78 AND
LOCAL LODGE 2323, WILL BE PARTICIPATING
IN THE PARADE.
Parade route starts at University and Queen St. West
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
THE FREE ADMISSION TO THE CNE.

Bus pick-up is first come first serve at 2580 Drew Rd. @7:15am and 557 Dixon Rd.@7:45am

Please RSVP to numbers below if you require assistance with mobility issues or walking the route
For More Information Contact:
District Lodge 78 at (416) 225-9003
Local Lodge 2323 at (905) 678-0010

Every year on April 28th workers across North America recommit to fight for safe and healthy workplaces.
We also remember those who were injured or killed on the job.
This year was no different with IAM members across the continent participating in “Day of Mourning” events.
Pictured to the right, are IAM District 78 members who attended the ceremonies held in Brampton.

IAM District 78 Union Stewards from all around the Toronto area took part in an Advanced Stewards training seminar.
It was facilitated by GLR Heather Kelley at District 78’s Toronto office. “Everyone participated and seemed happy to be there to learn new skills”,
observed Directing Representative, Derek Ferguson.
Other seminars will be scheduled for both Ottawa and Toronto in the near future.

Earlier this week Canadian Vice-President of the IAM did a plant tour of Autoliv in Markham.
Over 500 Autoliv employees are proud members of IAM Local 2113 and are active participants in District 78.
Our members at Autoliv manufacture a variety of safety technology systems for the automotive industry.

In early April, the St. Mary’s County Health Department awarded its prestigious Gold Star Award to the kitchen staff at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, located in Hollywood, MD.

WATCH: Winpisinger Center Kitchen Honored for Food Safety

“I have to give credit where credit is due,” said Winpisinger Center Kitchen Supervisor Cecilia Murphy. “I have four cooks and four assistants. There are two cooks and two assistants per shift.” Continue reading →

Union Brother John (“Jack”) Tigert passed away April 12, 2017, in his 90th year.

Jack was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich ON, Canada, as a Stock Controller, May 22, 1962, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975).

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Goderich ON, April 18, 2017. His Family will be receiving a Bible from LL 1863 Retirees Club.

The recent election of Donald Trump has left many of us asking: why did this happen and where do we go from here to ensure this phenomenon isn’t exported to Canada?

On March 18^th, the Hamilton Mountain NDP Riding Association hosted a series of workshops, to discuss these new political dynamics with the ultimate goal of strategizing an effective social democratic response to right wing populism.
Members of the IAM responded to the invitation and took home ideas and responses to offer our membership to build a more inclusive and socially democratic Canada.

International Women’s Day will be globally celebrated on Wednesday, March 8, recognizing the contribution women make in the world and calling for gender equality. Recognition of International Women’s Day dates back to the early 1900’s.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the percentage of women in the workforce has risen sharply in the past 60 years, from 33 percent in 1948 to 57 percent in 2016. While women make up nearly 46 percent of the workforce, there is still a broad gap in wages. On average, women make over 21 percent less than their male counterparts.

“We are proud to support International Women’s Day because while women in the U.S. suffer, there are women around the world who are treated a great deal worse,” said IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes. “Unfortunately in the U.S., it’s only through a union’s collective action that women achieve equality at work. I’m proud to be a part of that great equalizer for inequality in the workplace.” Continue reading →

IAM Sisters attended the Woman’s day brunch on Sunday March 5, 2017
Over 500 Sisters and Brothers attended this event in Brampton.