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Local 2113 Veoneer safety systems Canada members achieve major gains in new collective agreement
Around 300 members of Veoneer Safety Systems Canada in Markham, Ontario, part of IAM Union Local 2113, have ratified a new collective agreement that brings substantial improvements to their working conditions. The agreement, a result of tireless negotiation, includes several key enhancements aimed at supporting the health and financial wellbeing of the workforce. One of … Continue reading
Union-Led Advisory Table paves the way for a fairer future for Canada’s workers
In a bid to address the challenges facing workers in an ever-evolving labour market, the Union-Led Advisory Table (ULAT) has brought together labour leaders from across Canada to advise the government on key labour and ministerial priorities. This unique initiative aims to ensure that the voices of workers are heard and that the needs of … Continue reading
Local 2413 members at AAS Canada win at the bargaining table
Local 2413 members working at AAS Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport secured significant victories at the bargaining table this week, marking a major milestone in their fight for better wages and benefits. These dedicated workers are essential to the daily operations of the airport, handling the circulation of luggage carts used by passengers as … Continue reading
Bill 89: A serious threat to the social climate
With Bill 89, the Minister of Labour, Jean Boulet, is attacking the rights of over 4.9 million workers in Quebec. David Chartrand, General Vice-President of the IAM union in Canada, in a published article, condemns the intention to give the Minister of Labour the power to suspend the right to strike, which, according to him, … Continue reading
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Weldco Heavy Industries Ltd. achieves significant gains through unity and support
The members of Weldco Heavy Industries Ltd., part of District 14 Local 99 in Alberta, have once again demonstrated the incredible power of unity and solidarity. Thanks to the support of the membership and the dedication of the Negotiation Committee, the recent ratification of the new contract brings forward a range of significant gains that … Continue reading
Solidarity and unity at MTU facility
On Thursday, February 13th, 2025, a handout of solidarity posters and pins took place at the MTU facility to congratulate the members on their strong strike vote mandate from the day prior and celebrate their unity. Members of the bargaining committee, Local 764, District 140 of the IAM, and representation from the IAM International were … Continue reading
Tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be a gut punch to workers
Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union, and David Chartrand, IAM Canadian General Vice President, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States: “A 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports would be a gut punch to workers on … Continue reading
IAM Union joins Canadian-US AFL-CIO & CLC roundtable on tariffs in Washington
Washington, D.C. – David Chartrand, General Vice-President (GVP) of the IAM Union in Canada, recently joined a roundtable discussion on tariffs at the Canadian-US American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) meeting in Washington, D.C. The gathering brought together Canadian Premiers, leaders from the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and labour representatives from … Continue reading
Keeping Up with the IAM Union: A busy start to the year!
It’s been a busy start to the year for the IAM Union, with our General Vice-President of Canada (GVP) David Chartrand hitting the ground running. From meeting with Executive members in Local 2323, Local 2413, Local 1295, and Local 235, along with the Chief of Staff Ralph Martin and Confidential Secretary Magaly Fadel, to planning … Continue reading