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

Toronto, ON – Business Representatives for the United Food and Commercial Workers – UFCW Canada – members of IAM Local Lodge 1922, have ratified their first collective agreement. The three-year agreement provides wage increases in each year retroactive to October 2016. Other agreement highlights include: Increases to RRSP Contributions Increased health spending supplement New additional classification – Department Support Staff Improved contract language The 45 members consist of staff representatives… Read More »Business Representatives for the United Food and Commercial Workers – UFCW Canada

Union Brother David C. Goddard passed away February 17, 2017. David was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in GoderichON, Canada, February 8, 1965 as a fitter in Finished Products. At that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). David was a brother to Don Goddard who passed away justtwo days before David. Friends will be received at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home inGoderich on Monday, February… Read More »Union Brother David C. Goddard

Union Brother, Donald (Don) Goddard passed away February 15, 2017.   Donald was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich ON, Canada, March 11, 1959, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW  LL 1863 (now LL 1975).   Don was the Union President for many years and one of the best union presidents we have had. Don knew the union book by heart. When you asked him a question,… Read More »Union Brother, Donald (Don) Goddard

Toronto, ON – Ontario’s labour laws are set for review this year and there is a lot on the line.

It has been 20 years since labour laws were re-opened in Ontario and that was under a Mike Harris government, when many of the gains made during the province’s first-ever NDP government were rolled back.

This year, the Ontario government appointed two Special Advisors to head up a “Changing Workplaces Review.” C. Michael Mitchell and the Honourable John C. Murray released their discussion paper in May.

There can be little doubt that this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change Ontario’s outmoded labour laws in order to lift employment standards for every worker and provide easier access to unionization and the protections it affords.

History has shown that when workers act collectively in their workplace they can improve their wages and working conditions. Such collective action has resulted in critical improvements in health and safety standards for workers and for decent wages and benefits.

The IAM in cooperation with other OFL affiliates is asking union members, their families and their friends to send a message to their local MPP’s via our Make It Fair postcard campaign.

Key among the OFL’s recommendations are:Read More »Reforming Ontario Labour Laws

Molson Coors Brewery Workers: Members of the Canadian Union of Brewery and General Workers (CUBGW), Component 325, went on strike on January 12 after their employer Molson Coors Canada refused to negotiate a fair and reasonable collective agreement. The National Union of Public and General Employees, of which CUBGW is a Component, is requesting strike solidarity in various ways, such as by sharing an image in support of striking workers… Read More »IAM Supports Molson Coors Brewery Workers

Last week IAM District 78 Business Representatives, Jim Snider and Kim Valliere led the negotiations committee for the members of Local 1295 at Spectrum Healthcare, to the IAM’s Education Centre. Jim noted that, “it was a solid week of work and preparation”, and they are “together and committed “to make the necessary changes to their collective agreement.

On Saturday, January 21, 2017, people of all genders, ages, races, abilities, backgrounds, and orientations will take part in the Women’s March on Washington and solidarity marches in more than 380 cities around the world. Barb will be marching in Vancouver, Marie will be in Toronto, and we wanted to tell you more about why we’re marching.

We march because we are inspired by the truly grassroots beginnings of this day of action, and the principles outlined by the organizers. Like them, we believe in building a world where violence against women, racial profiling, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of violence and discrimination, have no place in our homes, workplaces or communities.

Canada’s unions know that gender, racial, and economic justice are inextricably linked. We march because, as the vision statement says, “We must create a society in which women—in particular Black women, Native women, poor women, immigrant women, Muslim women, and queer and trans women—are free and able to care for and nurture their families, however they are formed, in safe and healthy environments free from structural impediments.”

We know women are disproportionately represented in low-wage, precarious work, so we march for decent work – including $15 and fairness, and equal pay for work of equal value.Read More »#WhyWeMarch

December 15, 2016 File No.: 10107-01-2016 To: Canadian Council Greetings: RE: Labour’s Views on Renegotiating NAFTA The election of Donald Trump on November 8, 2016 has serious ramifications for Canadian trade policy given his promise to tear up NAFTA. Canadian and Mexican officials have responded to this uncertainty by indicating that both governments would be willing to engage a Trump administration in renegotiating NAFTA. For Canada, topics of interest that… Read More »Labour’s Views on Renegotiating NAFTA – Hassan Yussuff

Union Sister, Brenda Lee Scott, passed away Jan. 14, 2017. Brenda was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich ON, Canada, December 11, 1978, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Brenda retired February 28, 2006. Her family has received a Bible from the LL 1863 Retirees Club.