It’s finally law – IAM Canadian GVP congratulates activists on decades of hard work

Another monumental triumph for the labour movement is the passage of Bill C-58, the Anti-Scab legislation, which received unanimous support from MPs and clearance by the Senate on 17 June, 2024. After decades of relentless advocacy, Canada now has federal anti-scab legislation. This is crucial for protecting workers and their right to strike. The use …

Labour Day Events 2024

Local labour day events are happening currently and in the near future, highlighted below are just a few, for more information check out https://canadianlabour.ca/events/labour-day-events-2024/. Head on over and show you union support! Barrie and District Labour CouncilHeritage Park5 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L6September 2, 2024; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Contact: barrielabourcouncil@gmail.comWebsite: https://barrielabour.ca/   Hamilton & District …

Local 717T member new 3-year deal

31 October, 2023 IAM Union members of Local 717T at Magellan Aerospace ratified a new 3-year deal. Improvements include wage increases in each year of the contract, with an increase to pension in year two. Improvements were also made to vision benefits, shift premiums, safety shoe allowance, and short-term disability benefits. IAM Local 717T represents …

The Avro Arrow

The Avro Arrow, a Canadian designed and built prototype jet fighter interceptor, was at the cutting edge of aircraft technology in the 1950s. At its peak in 1959, A.V. Roe Ltd. (Avro) and its sister company, Orenda, employed more than 15,000 IAM members in Local Lodges 1922, 717, 2030 and 717T. Avro was the third …

Honouring Unsung Heroes of the Skies: Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day #IAMAW

22 May, 2024 The 24th of May commemorates Charles Edward Taylor, the first aviation mechanic, who built and maintained the engine for the Wright brothers’ first powered flight in 1903. Taylor’s legacy is a testament to the profound impact maintenance technicians have on aviation safety and innovation. Every year on this day, the aviation industry …

Orenda Family Day!

6 July, 2011 Orenda is the name of an Iroquois god, loosely translated it means ‘source of power’ and a somewhat appropriate name for a jet engine as well as the name of the company that builds jet engines. There has only been powered flight in this country since 1908 and for over six decades, …