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 …
Women’s Equality Day 2024
The continued struggle for women in all areas of society and life is acknowledged and observed on August 26th. This day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the US and is a reminder of the hurdles that have been overcome by the strong and heroic women who faced, discrimination and violence while fighting to …
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, …
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Canadian Dental Care Program
What you need to Know… What you need to know about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) The CDCP is something the labour unions had a hand in bringing to Canada. Lobbying and meeting with the members of parliament to let them know this is something Canadians need! Fighting for pharmacare on all levels. Are …
Organizing Win
Organizing Win ORGANIZING WIN The 200 nursing staff of Mackenzie Health Long Term Care in Richmond Hill voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining the IAM Union. “Only 2 employees voted against getting the Union”, noted District 78 organizer Rootisha Rampat Sukhu. “The workplace leaders worked tirelessly to get their co-workers signed up and held them …