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New and improved – IAM Local 1660 ratifies new contract

15 September, 2020For immediate release Montreal, QC – IAM members at Local 1660 in Montreal, QC voted to accept a 5-year contract with Dominion Sample. The members voted overwhelmingly to accept the new agreement. The agreement contains some new, as well as many improvements, including: wage increases of 2.75% for the first 2 years, and 3% for the last 3 years of the contract new language on “Progressive Retirement” (which… Read More »New and improved – IAM Local 1660 ratifies new contract

IAM Local 11 wins big in Arbitrator’s Decision

22 September, 2020For immediate release Vancouver, BC – Arbitrator Corrinn Bell issued two decision, both in favour of IAM Local 11 members working at Avcorp Inc. The basis of the union’s grievances lay in the fact that 11 members (10 aircraft mechanics and one material handler) were all laid off and their seniority retention ran out. After a span of approximately 4 years, they were rehired as new employees, but at… Read More »IAM Local 11 wins big in Arbitrator’s Decision

IAM Local Lodge 1975 Members at Ludachris Hats Return to Making Hats After Using Their Skills to Make Masks

IAM Local Lodge 1975 members employed at Ludachris Hats in Mount Forest recently returned to making hats. For the past several months they have been using their sewing and machine operating skills to make masks for a number of different workplaces and the general public.  Ludachris Hats is a proudly Canadian, locally owned and operated business that manufactures baseball hats, toques, and other custom made head wear. To place an order go to ludachrishats.com

Pharmacare needs to be a top priority – Email your MP today

When Parliament resumes next week, the federal government is going to be laying out its priorities in the upcoming session. The overwhelming support for a national prescription drug plan shows that over 90 percent of people in Canada support pharmacare. Government needs to commit to a national prescription drug plan − so people don’t have to choose between rent, keeping the lights on, food on the table or medication. You… Read More »Pharmacare needs to be a top priority – Email your MP today

IAM Healthcare Local Lodge 1295 Member Vivianne Simon Helps Celebrate Women’s Right To Vote

IAM Healthcare Local Lodge 1295 member Vivianne Simon recently appeared in an IAM video on voting rights. Although it was released several weeks ago and is chiefly about the US, it is worth sharing with members who might not have seen it. Vivianne has been involved in negotiations with her employer and has been active in her Local for many years. Well done sister!

Update on Transport Canada meetings

Members of the IAM meet with Transport Canada weekly to discuss upcoming or ongoing initiatives and talk about issues affecting our members. “Since the beginning of the pandemic we have been able to address issues such as face masks for our screening officers, temperature checks, health and safety issues related to COVID -19 and discussions around interim orders,” said Keith Aiken, IAM Canadian Airline Coordinator. These meetings also provide insight… Read More »Update on Transport Canada meetings

More workers from Berk’s Intertruck join IAM Local 1857 in BC

11 September, 2020For immediate release Nanaimo, B.C. – IAM Local has 13 new members from Berk’s Intertruck in Port Alberni.  The local currently represents the main group under a Collective Bargaining Agreement in Nanaimo, so they will already have a contract. The British Columbia Labour Relations Board contacted IAM District 250 because the employer preferred to add the Port Alberni group to their existing contract in Nanaimo, rather than negotiating… Read More »More workers from Berk’s Intertruck join IAM Local 1857 in BC

IAM joins legal challenge to Bill 195

The IAM has joined several affiliate unions under the umbrella of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) to coordinate, and mount a legal challenge to Bill 195. Bill 195, “Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020”, which received  Royal Assent July 21, 2020, replaced the provincial emergency declaration made earlier in March gave the Ford Conservative government the power to change, revoke, and extend emergency measures to cabinet,… Read More »IAM joins legal challenge to Bill 195

Add Your Voice – Include a Child Care Plan that works for working families

Hi all — We know that families in your community are anxious as they make the decision to send their children back to school or to further their education from home. Families with small children will have to decide whether-or-not to place small children in childcare or struggle to return to work without adequate child care in place. Governments across the country have recognized that in order for Canadians to… Read More »Add Your Voice – Include a Child Care Plan that works for working families

COVID-19: New extension to the leave related to COVID-19 to support Canadian workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges on many fronts for both workers and employers in Canada. To protect and support Canadian workers during this difficult time, on March 25, 2020, the Government of Canada created a temporary leave related to COVID-19 under the Canada Labour Code (the Code). On September 4, 2020, the maximum allowable length of leave related to COVID-19 was further extended from 24 weeks to 28 weeks to align with the… Read More »COVID-19: New extension to the leave related to COVID-19 to support Canadian workers