Black History Month 2021

Black History Month 2021

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today. In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by…

One More Obstacle to Airline Recovery

One More Obstacle to Airline Recovery

One More Obstacle to Airline Recovery Today’s announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presents yet another obstacle in the IAM’s fight to preserve the aviation industry, where our members and thousands of other workers are being left out in the cold without support. With the requirement for mandatory hotel-quarantine, at a cost estimated to…

Harvest Manitoba Online Donation

Harvest Manitoba Online Donation

CLICK HERE TO DONATE Season’s greetings from your Human Rights and Women’s Committee This past year has been hard on everyone.  For those less fortunate it has been an exceptionally difficult year and more than ever, Manitoba Harvest (formally Winnipeg Harvest) needs our support and generosity to continue helping hungry children, hardworking families and struggling…

IAWAW Letter to Ministers Freeland and Garneau | Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines – the Time is Now!

IAWAW Letter to Ministers Freeland and Garneau | Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines – the Time is Now!

October 20, 2020 The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance/Deputy Prime MinisterThe Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of TransportHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Email: Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.caEmail: Marc.Garneau@parl.gc.ca Dear Ministers Freeland and Garneau: Subject: Re-Nationalization of Canada’s Airlines – the Time is Now! We have all watched with horror as the Covid Pandemic has impacted friends and…

September ’20 General Membership Meeting | Shop Committee Report

September ’20 General Membership Meeting | Shop Committee Report

8 September 2020 Brothers and Sisters, Your Local 2603 held their first Union meeting since the epidemic sent most of us home last March. We were mandated by our District Lodge to start having our monthly meetings again in person.  We social distanced and wore masks to protect everyone. Your Executive Board had our meeting…