Category: General Info
Jagmeet Singh wins NDP leadership
CLC congratulates Jagmeet Singh on a decisive leadership win Sunday, October 1, 2017 The Canadian Labour Congress is congratulating Jagmeet Singh on a decisive win in today’s New Democatic Party leadership vote. “On the first ballot, Jagmeet has won the support of over half of the NDP’s membership, both from the party’s base, and those […]
Al Cerilli MFL Scholarship
The Al Cerilli Manitoba Federation of Labour Scholarship is a $500 award presented annually by the MFL Young Members Committee to a member of an MFL affiliated union enrolled in a continuing education or post-secondary program. In selecting each year’s recipient, the MFL Young Members Committee looks for the applicant demonstrating the most significant record […]
Manitoba unions make last effort to stop contentious labour bills
CBC News – Kristin Annable Manitoba’s public sector unions were working double-time Monday evening to stop the passing of two bills that will make sweeping changes to collective bargaining under the Pallister government. Dozens of delegates lined up at two separate committee hearing rooms at the legislature to have their final say to government on […]
Canada’s unions celebrate federal asbestos ban
The Canadian Labour Congress is celebrating today’s announcement that the federal government is banning the manufacture, import, export and use of asbestos. “We can all breathe easier,” said CLC president Hassan Yussuff. “This is good public health policy that will, without question, save lives for generations to come.” “Canada’s unions, along with survivors and health […]
Al Cerilli MFL Scholarship: June deadline
The Al Cerilli Manitoba Federation of Labour Scholarship is a $500 award presented annually by the MFL Young Members Committee to a member of an MFL affiliated union enrolled in a continuing education or post-secondary program. In selecting each year’s recipient, the MFL Young Members Committee looks for the applicant demonstrating the most significant record […]
District members receive stewardship and collective bargaining training
Members of IAM District Lodge 181 participated in a 3-day skills training workshop. Sister Heather Kelly provided a 2-day course on collective bargaining, as well as a full day of training for new shop stewards.
District Lodge 181 New DBR
At the March 2015 election meeting DBR Relf announced his retirement effective July 31, 2015 at the end of his current term. Glenn Tomchak of LL 1953 was acclaimed as the new DBR for the District. DBR Relf thanked all the delegates for their support and patience over the 10 years he was able to […]
The Right to Strike is Supreme in Canada!
For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed that the right to strike is essential to meaningful collective bargaining. “This is a great start to the new year,” said a satisfied IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. “We pride ourselves in that 99 per cent of our […]
Pension Innovation for Canadians: The Target Benefit Plan
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents over 50,000 Canadian workers. About half of our Canadian membership is employed in the federal jurisdiction, primarily working for airlines and air transport related companies. Most of our membership participates in registered pension plans, both single employer and multi-employer. We have sponsored target benefit multi-employer pension […]
