Much like in the U.S., the political pendulum has swung to the right evidenced by several Conservative governments having been elected across Canada. Canadian unions have known that hard battles are on the horizon. Regressive legislation, wage freezes and tough bargaining environments would become the norm, but the events of the week of November 4
Read moreThe intense sense of pride that comes over us when we visit worksites where our members make the greatest products and give the best service in North America! We met with members of all Manitoba local lodges last week and get to have some meaningful discussions with them. I am always astounded by the hard
Read moreThis year, for Black History Month, the IAM is highlighting some of our current history makers within the organization. All this month, we will be running stories on current Black activists in the IAM.
Read moreMembers of IAM Local Lodge 99, District 14 Negotiating Committee attended Negotiation Prep training at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3). The committee represents members at Weldco Heavy Industries in Fort Mackay, Alberta, Canada. Weldco does heavy mine maintenance on 400 ton trucks and shovels.
Read moreAshcroft, B.C. – More than 40 IAM members of Local Lodge 692 have been locked out by their employer, IG Machine and Fibers since 12 July, 2021 – that means they’ve been locked out for 73 days as of today.
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