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Lack of PSWs Related to Canada’s Death Rate in LTC Being Highest Amongst 16 OECD Countries

The Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) recently released a comparative study of long-term care across 16 OECD countries, (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), with clear findings that Canada’s long-term care system fared worse than most. This study is yet another indicator of the magnitude of the crisis in long term care. Perhaps most concerning is that Canada’s death rate in long term care facilities was the highest amongst… Read More »Lack of PSWs Related to Canada’s Death Rate in LTC Being Highest Amongst 16 OECD Countries

Time Is Running Out to Support the Aerospace Industry – Alarm Bells Getting Louder

Canada has been a leader in aerospace for decades; we are renowned for our contribution and expertise in maintenance and repair overhaul, research and development, and perhaps most notably, the Canadarm of the Space Shuttle, Dextre of the International Space Shuttle, and state of the art satellite communication platforms. Stan Pickthall, the General Vice President of IAMAW Canada stressed that, “The aerospace industry is part of our international business profile;… Read More »Time Is Running Out to Support the Aerospace Industry – Alarm Bells Getting Louder

Wishing Sister Heather Kelley a Happy Retirement

Very few of us in the IAM can remember a time when Sister Heather Kelley wasn’t playing an active role within the IAM and the greater Labour movement. Heather became a member on February 1,1979, after starting work at Fleet Industries in Fort Erie. She quickly became involved in her Local and the Ontario Provincial Council before becoming an IAM Representative in 1997. Most of us know Heather through her… Read More »Wishing Sister Heather Kelley a Happy Retirement

IAM Local 1953 and the Winnipeg General Strike

A short video from footage taken in 2019 by IAM Communications Representative Rich Luciani. The video was edited by Rich. We hope you enjoy it. (Please use subtitles, if you like) ———————- This article was originally posted on the IAM Canada website. View the original post here: IAM Local 1953 and the Winnipeg General Strike

Black Lives Matter!

“Black Lives Matter! Make no mistake about it. When people respond with “All Lives Matter” they ignore the systemic racism embedded in our society and brush away the difficult conversations we should have when dealing with the issues of racism and privilege. On behalf of all Canadian Machinists, I stand in Rock Solid unity with Sisters and Brothers of all races. Together, we overcome!” Stan Pickthall, IAM Canadian General Vice-President ———————-… Read More »Black Lives Matter!

IAM Women – important discussions and a fond farewell

As workplaces re-open and our members go back to work, the IAMAW continues to have discussions about challenges and needs of our members. IAMAW women from across the country gathered virtually for a second time to address specific issues and needs of women in their places of work, which range from manufacturing, aerospace, airports and air transportation, public services and healthcare. A lively discussion took place, which touched on the… Read More »IAM Women – important discussions and a fond farewell

Get the Facts on Masks – from CCOHS

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Masks – Know the Difference – from CCOHS

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Federal Right to Refuse Dangerous Work

DOWNLOAD THE PDF FEDERAL RIGHT TO REFUSE DANGEROUS WORK {Canada Labour Code, s. 122, 128, 129, 146, 147} HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEET Danger is defined in the Code as any hazard, condition or activity that could reasonably be expected to be an imminent or serious threat to the life or health of a person exposed to it before the hazard or condition can be corrected or the activity altered.… Read More »Federal Right to Refuse Dangerous Work