International Woman’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It honours women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and emphasizes the need for action to accelerate gender equality.  IWD has been celebrated for over a century, with the first gathering in 1911, supported by over a million people. Today, International Women’s Day is …

OFL International Women’s Day Campaign

Celebrate the power of voting and support the OFL’s ‘The Power of Many: Women Vote’ campaign this International Women’s Day. The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) calls on all affiliates, union members, and community allies to stand together and champion the power of women’s voices in democracy. As part of the OFL annual International Women’s …

International Canadian Territory Elections

OFFICIAL NOTICE • NOVEMBER 25, 2024 To download a PDF version, click here. NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICERSInternational President, General Secretary-Treasurer, 1 Canadian General Vice President,1 Delegate to the C.L.C., and 5 Members of the Committee on Law In accordance with Article III of the IAM Constitution,[1] except as set forth herein, in Canada …

Grand Lodge Convention

IAM 41st Convention Gavel InformationCongratulations to the makers of the gavels that are playing a crucial role in the IAM Grand Lodge Convention in New York City. Machinists members, who made the gavels, are from IAM Local S6 and S7 in Bath, ME, IAM LOCAL 175 in York, PA, IAM Local 1943 in Middletown, OH …

Labour Day Parade

On this day we celebrate the workers and labourers who march for their rights against exploitation—fighting for Justice on the job! The day originated in the early 1900s when the labour union movement stood up and fought for the eight-hour work day!  Come, bring family and friends! Join your union celebrate all the work wins, …