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IAM Position Statements by Industry
IAM Positions

Aerospace: Our presence: The IAMAW represents aerospace workers in every cluster across the country in both aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul. Our members are the competitive advantage the Canadian aerospace industry boasts about, skilled workers. What we stand for: The IAMAW recognizes that this industry is of national and strategic importance to Canada. We rank third in the world in research and development, making us a world leader

Include Medical Transfer Attendants in Ontario pandemic pay increase for front-line workers

Medical Transfer Attendants deserve to be included in Ontario pandemic pay increase for front-line workers The $4 wage top-up excludes Medical Transport Attendants. We are committed to the safety of our patients and the community. Medical Transfer Attendants are responsible for the safe transport of non-emergency patients via stretcher and wheelchair to and from a hospital, healthcare facility, nursing home or residence. Our IAM Union members are working on the

Tell the CPhA: Waive extra dispensing fees at pharmacies
COV IAM Fights Back

April 25, 2020 In the middle of this pandemic, the Canadian Pharmacists Association determined that pharmacies should limit refills to 30 days instead of 90. This is intended to reduce possible drug shortages. Problem is, that decision hurts Canadians because instead of paying one dispensing fee for a 90-day refill, people now have to pay the dispensing fee every month for each 30-day refill. Call on the CPhA to waive

Letter to banks from CLC President Hassan Yussuff
COV IAM Fights Back

To: Members of the CLC Canadian Council Labour Council Presidents Greetings: I am following up on my letter from yesterday about the targeted campaign the Canadian Labour Congress has launched to call on the big banks and credit card companies to help struggling families by significantly reducing credit card interest rates. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread anxiety among Canadians about their health and economic security. We’re all making

LL 2413 Celebrates 50 years as Machinists!
Machinists' News

10 March 2020 For immediate release Toronto, ON – Fifty years ago, on this very date, Local Lodge 2413 was awarded its own charter, making them certified members of the IAM. The local was presented their charter by then Canadian General Vice-President Mike Rygus on March 10, 1970. They celebrated their historic anniversary with a small gathering added on to their regular monthly meeting. The local began life with 55

CCAA + IAM Joint Endorsement Letter
Machinists' News

December 9, 2019 To whom it may concern. The Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA) Labour Market study in 2018 determined that our industry needs 55,000 new workers by 2025. The lack of skilled workers will have a profound impact on our industry, and the Canadian economy. That is why the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), the Aerospace Association of Canada (AIAC) and the Canadian Council

Is there harassment in your workplace?
Health & Safety

A recent report Conducted by Statistics Canada  from 9,000 workers, aged 15 to 64, found almost one in five women had been harassed at work at some point during the year, while one in every eight men reported similar experiences. The reported harassment included verbal abuse, humiliating behaviour, threats, violence and unwanted sexual attention or harassment. Women report more abuse The survey reported that 13 per cent of women and 10