Category Archives: Arbitration and Grievances

PRESERVING AIR CANADA PENSION BENEFITS

Posted on 30/05/2011 by Alastair

JOINT STATEMENT OF AIR CANADA UNIONS
Download: PDF http://iamdistrict250.ca/pdf/aircanadapensionpact.pdf
Air Canada is known as one of the highest-quality airlines in the world, precisely because of the skill and commitment of its employees to provide the best, safest service possible. Yet Air Canada’s workforce has endured many years of economic sacrifice and uncertainty. Through repeated episodes of corporate [...]

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Federal Government Dockyard Trades and Labour Council Sues Federal Government in BC Supreme Court

Posted on 27/04/2011 by Alastair

The Federal Government Trades and Labour Council (FGDTLC) is a poly-party certification for the 11 Unions representing workers at the navy base in Esquimalt on Vancouver Island. These tradesmen maintain and refit Canada’s Pacific Fleet. The IAMAW represent machinists and fitters.Negotiations can be difficult with the Treasury Board. Government policies distort free Collective Bargaining and [...]

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The Northwest News – Winter 2011

Posted on 18/02/2011 by Alastair

Winter 2011 PDF
In This Issue:       

CLC Campaign to Improve Pensions
In Memoriam Brother Bruce Richards
President Alan Wheatley’s Message
Reflections on Bad Decisions 
Meet Retiree Frank Corrado 
Profile of a Long Time Members 
9th Annual Joseph Mairs Memorial
Canadian Labour’s Political Struggles
Retirement Income In Canada 
Bargaining Updates 
Arbitration Award Wins Stat Pay

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The Northwest News – Spring 2010

Posted on 30/04/2010 by Alastair

Spring 2010

Al Cyr recovers $1.7 million for Finning workers
Dale Gentile Declared Elected BR
Apprenticeship Grants
President Alan Wheatley’s Letter
Bargaining Updates
Caveat Emptor
Socially Responsible Investing 
Jim Sinclair’s Speech to NDP Conv.
Insult to Injury BC Fed Report on WCBDay Of Mourning   
IAM’s New Website Policies 

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The Northwest News – October 2009

Posted on 30/10/2009 by Alastair

 

Fall 2009
In This Issue

Labour Day 2009
Democracy and Ballots
Federal Politics and Canadian Workers   
In Memoriam – Brother Kropinak  
LL219 Merged Into LL456   
LL2710 Merged Into LL692  
Bargaining Updates    
Cullen Diesel Power Arbitration    
Photo Page  
A Brief History of Auto Mechanic Trade   
DL250 Prepared For Recession  

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