Senate passes Bill C-10. IAM still moves ahead

Senate passes Bill C-10. IAM still moves ahead Wednesday, 22 June, 2016 For immediate release OTTAWA – Today, the Senate passed Bill C-10 in third reading, after minimal debate by senators. The bill, an Act to Amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act, was passed after two days of hearings in the Senate Standing committee of Transport and Communications in which IAM representatives, as well as those from Air Canada

Malgré l’adoption du projet de loi C-10 par le Sénat, l’AIM se prépare à la prochaine bataille

Malgré l’adoption du projet de loi C-10 par le Sénat, l’AIM se prépare à la prochaine bataille Mercredi 22 juin 2016 À publier immédiatement OTTAWA – Aujourd’hui, le Sénat a adopté le projet de loi C-10 en troisième lecture, au terme d’un débat minimal entre les sénateurs. Le projet de loi, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la participation publique au capital d’Air Canada, a été adopté après deux jours d’audiences devant le

Senate misses opportunity to protect workers’ rights in Bill C-10

Senate misses opportunity to protect workers’ rights in Bill C-10 The IAM is extremely disappointed in the results of the Senate decision as part of committee stage of Bill C-10, an Act to Amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act. The Standing committee of Transport and Communications discussed the bill without accepting any of the amendments put forward by the IAM. As part of the IAM Bill C-10 campaign, a

Le Sénat manque l’occasion de protéger les droits des travailleurs dans le dossier du projet de loi C-10

Le Sénat manque l’occasion de protéger les droits des travailleurs dans le dossier du projet de loi C-10 L’AIM est extrêmement déçue de la décision prise par le Sénat en comité sur le projet de loi C-10, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la participation publique au capital d’Air Canada. Le Comité permanent des transports et des communications s’est penché sur le projet de loi, mais a refusé tous les amendements

Bill C -10 Amendments will Ensure Industry Survival

Monday June 20, 2016 For Immediate Release   Ottawa, On – An IAM delegation to the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications today offered amendments to Bill C-10 – The Air Canada Public Participation Act – that would ensure the survival and growth of the aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry. The IAM is asking the Senate to send the amended Bill back to the House of Commons

Turbulent Skies Ahead!

By Carlos DaCosta IAM Airline Coordinator On June 25, 2014, a review of the Canada Transportation Act was started by Federal Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt who then appointed David Emerson as chair of the committee. Mr. Emerson is a business executive and all of his advisors were from business and industry. On February 25, 2015, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau tabled the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) report in Parliament.

Machinists Grow at Pearson Again!

Monday June 13, 2016   For Immediate Release   Toronto, ON – Construction Access Security Guards at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 2413. “These people provide security at all vehicle access points to construction sites at Pearson International Airport,” explained IAM Transportation District Lodge 140 Organizer Sam Jabbar. “We had suggested quietly to Garda Security to grant us voluntary recognition and add these

Machinists ratify new deal with Swissport

Monday June 13, 2016 Ottawa, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 2413 have ratified a new collective agreement with Swissport (formerly Servisair) by a margin of 83 per cent. “We were able to preserve the main part or middle part of the wage scale while increasing the starting rate for ramp agents by close to 9 per cent and the top rate of the scale by 3 per cent

Machinists ratify Filamat Agreement

Thursday June 9, 2016   For Immediate Release   Mississauga, ON – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1922 have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Filamat Composites Inc. The agreement provides wage increases of $ .65 per hour across the board in the first year, 1.75 per cent in the second year, $ .50 per hour in the third year and 2 per cent in the fourth year. Other

Attention Air Canada – Canadian MRO’s can compete!

Wednesday June 8, 2016   For Immediate Release   Montréal, QC – “Air Canada can find competitive aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facilities in Canada if it would only look,” said IAM Transportation District Lodge 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. “Air Wisconsin just signed an exclusive contract with Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions on Montréal as the engine MRO provider for its Bombardier CRJ200 fleet. This is