Monthly Archives: November 2013

Changes to the Canadian Labour CodeThe lives of almost one million Canadian workers will be placed in danger as a result of cynical amendments that the Conservative government is making to the Canada Labour Code. Buried deep in the government’s … Continue reading →

WINTER SHIFT BID UPDATE Dear Brothers and Sisters: On November 5, 2013, the IAM advised the Company that despite our intent to grieve the schedule and process, that the Union would administer the bid in accordance with Article 17.01, which … Continue reading →

RE-ENGAGE MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS DEADLINE Dear brothers and sisters, All members who haven’t yet participated in a membership survey please do so by December 11 2013. Participants who have provided their contact information will automatically be entered into a prize raffle. … Continue reading →

On November 8, 2013, one of the largest typhoons ever recorded made landfall in the Philippines. 11 million people have been affected, and estimates suggest that over 10,000 people may have been killed. The survivors are now struggling to access … Continue reading →

WINTER SHIFT BID – UPDATE Dear Brothers and Sisters: Please be advised that the June 2013 schedule that was grieved and referred to Arbitrator Foley is rescheduled to be heard on December 5 & 6, 2013. A grievance has been … Continue reading →

WINTER SHIFT BID Dear Brothers and Sisters: On June 23, 2013, the summer shift schedule came into effect. This scheduled was grieved by your Union, as it did not comply with the requirements of Article 17. The parties agreed to … Continue reading →