Local 692 held its first annual car show to raise funds for the Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines Canada (GDA/TLC). The event proved to be a great success, attracting an impressive 108 cars and raising $10,000 in support of the cause. Local 692 President Pete Konrad and Secretary-Treasurer Stacey Adams organized the event with strong support from volunteers at Local 692 and Finning, whose commitment and teamwork
IAM members at Bellwood Health Service have successfully ratified a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that brings significant improvements to their workplace. Negotiations were led by Sharon Vong and Rachael Edge from the Negotiating Committee, with support from IAM District 78 Business Representative Ben Osakue. The agreement delivers higher wages and increased shift premiums, aligning full-time hours with an eight-hour workday that includes paid breaks. Members will also benefit from
IAM District 11 was present this week at the National Education Fair, held at the Palais des congrès in Montréal. Our team: Éric Gagné, Ron Trottier, and Martin Vanier, met with hundreds of students eager to learn about the many career paths and opportunities for union involvement. Throughout the event, our representatives took the time to engage with young people about the vital role unions play in protecting workers’ rights,
IAM Union representatives recently met with The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour, to address a pressing issue affecting airport employees: contract flipping. The meeting included IAM District 78President Mike Edwards, Directing Business Representative Eric Johnston, and District 140 President & Directing General Chairperson Dave Flowers. Contract flipping occurs when airport contracts with third-party providers are renewed. When a contractor loses a contract, workers’ negotiated rights can be
IAM Union representatives were proud to attend IAM Cares’s 35th anniversary event in Montreal; a celebration highlighting the organization’s lasting impact on local communities and its dedication to inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. For 35 years, IAM Cares has been a driving force in helping individuals with sensory and physical disabilities find their way back into the workforce. Through personalized guidance, professional development programs, and strong partnerships with employers,
September 5, 2025, marks an important milestone for the members of Local 1758 working at Abipa Canada Inc.Gathered in a meeting in Blainville, the members approved the renewal of their collective agreement with an 87% acceptance rate. The three-and-a-half-year agreement concludes the negotiation process that began in February 2025. Significant Gains for Members The new collective agreement brings several substantial improvements to employees’ working conditions. At the heart of these
IAM Canada is proud to stand alongside 40 leading business organizations in Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) industry as part of the “Support EVAS” campaign, coordinated by Electric Mobility Canada (EMC). This initiative calls on Prime Minister Carney to maintain momentum around Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS). The EV Availability Standard is about more than simply putting more electric vehicles on Canadian roads; it drives job creation, investment, and Canada’s
From October 8 to 10, 2025, a training session on collective bargaining was held, organized by the Quebec Machinists Council (QMC). The session was delivered by IAM District 11 representatives, Alessandro Bernardelli and Christian Bilodeau, and brought together members from Locals 712, 1660, 1751, 2301, and 2309. Negotiating a collective agreement is an important part of a union representative’s role. Crafting an agreement that reflects the needs of fellow workers
The organizing committee of IAM District 11 took part in the “Salon de l’emploi et de la formation continue” held on October 8 and 9, 2025, at the Palais des congrès in Montreal. The team, made up of Éric Gagné, Ron Trottier, and Martin Vanier, met with thousands of visitors who came to learn about career opportunities and ways to improve their working conditions. Over 10,000 people attended the two-day
The golf tournament, held on September 13 at Le Diamant Golf Club, brought together 120 golfers among the active and retired members of Local 712. The event raised a total of $20,875 for Le Portage, an organization that supports individuals struggling with addiction. On October 2, representatives from Local 712 visited Le Portage’s facilities to present the donation. Christian Bertrand, President of Local 712, thanked the organizing committee for their
