The pandemic has ravaged the economy, and a recovery will be protracted, taking place in stages for the foreseeable future. This crisis has also exposed gaps in workplace policies, and legislation but also, the significance of certain sectors of the economy, which have either been chronically underfunded, or have received very little support from the …
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The Wage Subsidy Program: Canadian Workers’ Lifeline – Not to be taken away
Add your name to demand employers maintain their Employees on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy by clicking the link below: Wage Subsidy Program – Not to be taken away The Wage Subsidy Program: Canadian Workers’ Lifeline – Not to be taken away 9,000 air transportation workers and IAM members are calling on you as their …
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2020 IAM Scholarship Winners
The IAM is pleased to announce the 2020 Scholarship winners. An impartial committee of educators selected 16 recipients for this year’s awards. We congratulate the winners and thank all those who participated in the competition. Of all the deserving winners of the grant, is from our Local 2603, the son of our own Gayleen Boyle. …
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IAMAW | Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Arrangement Would Place IAMAW Members Back On Payroll
April 8, 2020 For immediate release Toronto, ON- The airline industry has been heavily impacted by the pandemic with countries closing borders and placing restrictions on movement. This has translated into reduction of flights and massive furloughs of air transportation workers throughout the world, and the impact has been just as severe in Canada. As …
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IAMAW | Canada Emergency Response Benefit – What you need to know
Over the last couple of weeks the federal government has made announcements about benefits available through the EI program for workers. Until recently, workers could access, in addition to regular benefits, the EI Sickness Benefit and the Emergency Care Benefit. These two programs have now been merged into the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. The Canada …
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IAMAW | EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE What you need to know
As you and your family face this difficult time, the IAM is here to offer help and support. This document provides information on EI regular benefits, EI Sickness Benefits, and other benefits you may be entitled to as a result of this lay-off. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your shop steward, …
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Lodge 2603 | EFAP, Tips on Coping with Stress during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Employee & Family Assistance Program Tips on Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks What You Should Know When you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress—even when the outbreak affects people far from where you live and you are at …
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District 140 | Position Statement on COVID-19 for District Lodge 140 Members
In the midst of a global pandemic, District Lodge 140 is ensuring members are receiving all necessary information required to protect themselves at work, and as an organization we are asking all of our representatives to begin discussions with employers about safety precautions they are undertaking. The wellbeing of our members is of utmost importance, …
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1919 Winnipeg General Strike
oin your brothers and sisters on May 25, 2019 to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the the General Strike that shook the world. Parade and afternoon concert at Memorial Park