IAM Canada News

For immediate release Montreal, 13 February, 2020 – Bombardier sold its stake in the A-220 Limited Partnership (33.58%) to Airbus and Investissement Québec. The transaction allows Airbus subsidiary, Stelia, to take over part of the activities of the Bombardier plant in Ville Saint-Laurent. More than 3,300 aerospace jobs in Quebec stay in the province. “Bombardier’s complete withdrawal from commercial aviation represents the end of an era,” said IAM Quebec Coordinator,… Read More »IAM Jobs and Quebec aerospace ecosystem preserved despite Bombardier’s withdrawal from commercial aircraft construction

12 February 2020 Three Young Machinists committee from IAM Local 2323 visited the IAM Canadian Office yesterday to meet and discuss our common vision. The members, all working in Air Canada Cabin Services, recently joined the LL 2323 Young Machinists Committee. They discussed how to get involved in their union, as well as how to engage other members of the local. Stan Pickthall, Canadian General Vice-President and Gord Falconer, Chief-of-Staff… Read More »Young Machinists visit IAM Canadian Office, share vision of the union

04 February, 2020 For immediate release Montreal, QC – Thirty-two engineers working for Rolls Royce in Montreal have decided to join the IAM, becoming the newest members of IAM Local 2468, part of District 11. District 11 organizer, Éric Gagné started the campaign in July 2019. The future members had contacted their colleagues, already members of Local 2468, because they were frustrated with their working conditions and learned about the… Read More »Rolls-Royce Engineers Join the IAM

January 29, 2020For immediate release Fort McKay, Alberta- The 110 workers at Weldco Heavy Industries have a first agreement and are the newest members of District Lodge 14. Organizer Matt Barnable filed for certification in February of 2019 after meeting with the workers and explaining the benefits of joining the IAM. “Dignity and Respect were the main concerns and how the company reacted proved how badly they needed to be… Read More »They stayed strong, they stayed united, AND they got an agreement!

Strike ends at Montréal-Trudeau and Mirabel airports – Swissport workers vote in favour of new contract Montreal, January 30, 2020 – IAM Local Lodge 2301 members working at Swissport at Montreal-Trudeau and Mirabel airports voted to accept the employer’s offer, effectively ending the strike they were engaged in since 31 December, 2019. “A majority of members felt the offer was something they could live with. Although it was not what… Read More »Strike ends at Montréal-Trudeau and Mirabel airports – Swissport workers vote in favour of new contract

29 January, 2020 For immediate release Montreal, QC – Negotiators reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of 29 January 2020. IAM Local Lodge 2301 and Swissport finally achieved the agreement after almost one month on strike. Members will vote on the tentative agreement at a ratification meeting on Thursday, 30 January “Our members need to know the details during the ratification meeting to be held on 30 January… Read More »Tentative agreement reached with IAM LL 2301 and Swissport

IAM press briefing from the Bloc Québécois and the NDP Tuesday, January 28, 2020 For immediate release Ottawa, ON – The Bloc Québécois, the New Democratic Party and the Machinists Union (the IAM) are calling on the federal government to put an end to the injustices and abuses suffered by workers at Canadian airports. The current conflict, at Montréal-Trudeau and Mirabel airports, involving a hundred members of IAM Local Lodge… Read More »IAM, Bloc, NDP call for End to Contract-Flipping – Ministers Tassi and Garneau must assume their responsibilities

23 January, 2020For immediate release Nanaimo, BC – After 41 days of picketing against Subaru Nanaimo, members of IAM Local Lodge 456 saw some success on the picket line. Faced with an employer who seems determined not to bargain with our members, they took the bull by the horns – and threw it to the ground! “We noticed that the Subaru dealership in Nanaimo was preparing for a big customer… Read More »Day 41 of Strike Against Subaru Nanaimo bring some success

January 24, 2020For immediate release Thetford Mines, QC – The 185 workers at Rad Technologies Inc. have decided to join the IAM, becoming the newest members of IAM Local 922/District 11. District 11 organizer Éric Gagné started the campaign in February 2019 and, with great determination, developed a highly motivated internal committee. After only a few meetings, the workers responded overwhelmingly and joined the IAM. Dave Chartrand, IAM Quebec Co-ordinator,… Read More »A determined campaign wins 185 new members for IAM Local 922

January 20, 2019- Newly elected General Chairpersons are starting the year off with a turbocharged training. A week long orientation session at the W3 Winpisinger Center was organized by the Canadian Territory and District Lodge 140 to assist new GCs to learn about their roles, responsibilities, processes and all that the job entails. The training was led by Grand Lodge Representative Heather Kelly and Chief of Staff Gordon Falconer. “It… Read More »New District Lodge 140 General Chair Person Training at W3