Pride Month
Human Rights Committee Chair Cynthia Black will be walking in the Halifax Pride Parade and invites all lodge members to join her! For more details, […]
Observances
Indigenous History Month in Canada
During Indigenous History Month, we recognise and honour the invaluable contributions, resilience, and diverse histories of Indigenous peoples in Canada. We have celebrated Indigenous History […]
28 April – Day of Mourning
April 28 is a Day of Mourning for thousands of Canadian workers killed or injured on the job each year, or who die from work-related […]
Celebrating African Heritage/Black History Month
African Heritage/Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich tradition of African Americans and Canadians, including thousands of black workers who are proud […]
Human Rights Day, December 10
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human […]
How the Machinists Celebrate Juneteenth
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends of the IAM, We have had a whole year to prepare our nation for Juneteenth as a federal holiday. A […]
In the IAM, We’re Proud to Be an Ally for All
The month of June is nationally recognized as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising of June […]