IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced the appointment of longtime IAM staff member, organizer and leader Ralph Martin as IAM Canadian Chief of Staff to General Vice President David Chartrand. The appointment is effective Jan. 2, 2024.
Read moreIAM Canadian Chief of Staff Gord Falconer has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2024.
Read moreDear IAM Family, One of the core tenants of our union is to fight for a dignified retirement for every member. We also believe in the great importance of mentoring the next generation of leaders – and passing the torch to the right person at the right time. That’s why after 43 years of membership,
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed longtime labor advocate Bernie Wood as an IAM Special Representative in Canada. The appointment is effective Nov. 20, 2023. Wood, an executive board member of IAM Local 3111 CULR, will service IAM members in Manitoba. For the last five years, Wood has worked for the Canadian Labour
Read moreCanadian IAM Local 901 (District 78) negotiating committee members recently met for preparations on contract talks with RNS Healthcare. The team spent the week at the IAM’s Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, Md. to review the current contract and discuss and learn tactics for upcoming bargaining discussions with management. IAM member Jin Won Kang gives his
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