Welcome to the new LL905 Website
Hi, I am Kevin Gallant and I am one of the Communicators for LL905. Along with Cindy Smith, we provide information on what’s happening within our local, the committee’s and…
Official Call for the 41st Convention of the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
10 June, 2024 OFFICIAL CIRCULAR NO. 896 ISSUED: February 16, 2024 To the Membership of All Local Lodges of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers GREETINGS In compliance…
Why are unions involved in political action?
There are two parts to the answer. The first part is “by tradition.” The second part is “by necessity!” Tradition Traditionally, unions have been involved in politics for three reasons:…
60th Annual OPCM Convention a huge success
June, 2024 The Ontario Provincial Council of Machinists (OPCM) held their 60th Annual Convention in the Toronto area this past weekend. Conducted over the weekend of 31 May – 02…
Letter from GVP David Chartrand re: possible TTC Strike
June, 2024 Dear TTC Board Chair and Commissioners, On behalf of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers members in Canada, I am writing to express my full support…
Fighting Machinists Secure Historic Contract at British Airways, Elevating Standards of Living for IAM Members in Toronto and Montreal
June, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto – Customer service representatives working for British Airways in Toronto and Montreal recently ratified a new three-year collective agreement. “This agreement marks a significant…
Official Call for the 41st Convention of the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
10 June, 2024 OFFICIAL CIRCULAR NO. 896 ISSUED: February 16, 2024 To the Membership of All Local Lodges of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers GREETINGS In compliance…
Privatization of education could be next, warns head of Ontario high school teachers union
Ontario teachers need to pay attention to the Ford government’s move to allow more private delivery in the public health care system because education could be next, warns the president…
IAM District 78 delegates help shatter another glass ceiling.
Toronto, ON – International Women’s Day was celebrated in a special way at IAM District 78 Thursday evening. On 9 March, in the offices of the IAM District Lodge 78,…
Enough is enough: It’s time to put workers and pensioners before big banks and CEOs.
No matter who we are, most of us want financial security for ourselves and our families when we retire. We give our all and spend decades dedicating our time and…