Juneteenth: The Fight Continues for Racial and Economic Equality
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends of the IAM, Juneteenth is recognized as a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. A […]
IAMAW News
June is 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, […]
June is Indigenous History Month
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 […]
IAM Automotive Conference Kicks Off New Era of Collaboration
The IAM’s Winpisinger Center recently hosted an Automotive Conference with representatives from Territories from across the union. The two-day conference had about 25 participants and […]
Labour History: Winnipeg General Strike
The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 was the largest strike in Canadian history (see Strikes and Lockouts). Between 15 May and 25 June 1919, more […]
2023 CLC Convention Report
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is holding its 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal. Delegates from all over Canada representing unions affiliated to the CLC gathered to […]
135 Years Growing Stronger
Dear IAM Family, Today, we commemorate the 135th anniversary of our union. The IAM was founded in 1888 by 19 railroad machinists who secretly met […]