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 …
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Happy 136th Birthday to the IAM
Happy Birthday to the IAMAW On May 5, 1888 (136 years ago) Thomas W Talbot, a railroad machinist from Georgia founded the Order of the United Machinists and Mechanical Engineers. One year later on May 6, 1889 Brother Talbot was elected to Grand Master Machinist (now known as International President) at the first major convention …
Ontario Health Coalition
The Ontario Health Coalition is fighting hard to keep our healthcare system public and available to all! While our Ontario government is underfunding and making cuts to force the privatization of health care and convince the people of Ontario that its the only solution to our healthcare crisis! It’s not! If you want to get involved, …
International Workers Day
Good afternoon everyone,We need your help promoting this event! International Workers Day happens every year on May 1st. This year the IAM is hosting a Celebration and Living Wage Rally at Terminal 1, Departures level, at the Inukshuks. The rally starts at 1 pm, speakers start at 1:30pm. Our goal is to have at least …
Day of Mourning
Day of Mourning | WSIB The Day of Mourning was enshrined in national legislation by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991. The Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Memorial Day, is officially recognized in about 100 countries worldwide. Canadian flags on Parliament Hill and at Queen’s Park fly at half-mast on …
OFL CALL TO ACTION
March 11, 2024 ACTION REQUEST: March 12 Day of Actions for LCBO workers, AGO rally on March 13 Thousands of LCBO workers across Ontario, members of OPSEU/SEFPO, are getting organized to defend their jobs, win better wages, and stop Ford’s privatization plans. They have already collected the signatures of over 70 per cent of their …
Ontario Federation of Union Retirees Convention Call
OFUR Convention Call TO: AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, PROVINCIAL FEDERATIONS OF UNION RETIREES, AREA COUNCILS, LABOUR COUNCILS, UNION RETIREE CHAPTERS/CLUBS REGISTRATION FEE: $90.00 PER DELEGATE Greetings: The Biennial Convention of the Ontario Federation of Union Retirees (OFUR) will be held Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at the Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin, Ontario. Check in …
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