Canada’s First Local celebrates 133 years
It was on June 27, 1890 that Canadian Machinists formed Local Lodge 103 in Stratford, Ontario, 168 kilometres west of Toronto. Like their fellow members […]
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 […]
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 Summer Journal is Available Online!
Introducing the Summer 2023 IAM Journal: Included in this addition. News Briefs | New Strategy Leads to Non-Traditional Organizing Wins | Rail Division Members Take […]
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 […]