IAM CANADA STORIES- IAM Union Leaders Visit with Local 712 Members in Montreal 20th December 2024
- 2025 IAM TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE: DATES & DETAILS ANNOUNCED 18th December 2024
- GVP DAVID CHARTRAND DELIVERS END-OF-YEAR ADDRESS ALONGSIDE SPECIAL GUEST 13th December 2024
- Local 1681 Members of YYC Women’s Committee Collect Over 150 Toys for Families in Need 10th December 2024
- IAM Air Transport Organizing Campaigns at Delta, JetBlue Take Center Stage on Roland Martin Unfiltered 6th December 2024
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Retirees Event
It has been ten years since the closure of the Volvo Motor Graders plant in 2009. The news sent a shock wave through the community when it was announced that the town’s largest employer would be closing its doors for … Continue reading
OFL statement on the Toronto van attack
April 26, 2018 The Ontario Federation of Labour maintains office hours Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Ontario Federation of Labour joins with our affiliates, the working … Continue reading
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Retirees Club Outing
Local 1863 Retirees Club organized an outing for its members. This was a visit to Westlake Maple Products, Bayfield, Ontario, and a tour of the sugar bush and maple syrup evaporator owned and operated by Ron Westlake, who is a … Continue reading
Obituary – Brother Don R. Watson
Union Brother Donald R. Watson passed away March 02, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Fabrication Sheet Metal Department on Jan. 29, 1973, at that time … Continue reading
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Obituary – David Clifford Marks
Union Brother David Clifford Marks passed away February 14, 2018, in his 78th year. Dave was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Machinist Fabricator on April 08, 1974, at that time becoming a member of … Continue reading
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Obituary – Brother Benno Rudolph Dubler
Union Brother Benno Rudolph Joseph Dubler passed away Dec. 25, 2917 Benno was born Nov. 07, 1923. Benno was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada as a Machinist March 28, 1960. Benno retired Nov. 1988. He was a … Continue reading
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Obituary – Brother George Sillib
Union Brother George Elwin Sillib passed away November 30, 2017 in his 90th year. George was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Maintenance Department, December 2, 1968, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW … Continue reading
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Obituary – Brother Don Edwin Cartwright
Union Brother Don Edwin Cartwright passed away November 15, 2017 at the age of 84. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Finished Products Department as a fitter, May 1, 1962, at that time … Continue reading
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