Reminder that the Edmonton and District Labour Council School takes place on Friday, February 23 through Sunday, February 25, 2018. Enjoy the Labour related classes that you are registered for.
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BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION
Sisters and Brothers
This is to advise that in the month of March, 2018 your affiliated IAMAW Local Lodge (1722, 2583, 99) may nominate a candidate for the position of Business Representative of IAMAW District Lodge 14. Per the IAMAW District Lodge 14 By-Laws the term of office is for four (4) years commencing September 1, 2018. Continue reading BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION
Bye Brother Jeff
Brother Jeffrey Richard, Secretary Treasurer of IAMAW District Lodge 14 and Secretary Treasurer of IAMAW Local Lodge 1722 is moving on.
Big thanks for all of his hard work and attention to detail.
Please join us in wishing Jeff well in his future endeavors. He will be missed.
Refusing Unsafe Work
Bryan Wilson, member of IAM Local 2323 in Toronto, explains how he used the law to refuse unsafe work – another benefit of being an IAM member.
Machinist Member wins Young Leader of the Year award!
Toronto, ON – UFCW Canada National Representative and IAM Local Lodge 1922 member, Zenne May Maceda has received the Young Leader of the Year award at the augural Gold Balangay Awards, held in Toronto.
Organized by a number of Filipino community groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations, the awards show was established to celebrate Filipino Canadians who have made a positive impact in their community or field of work. It recognized Sister Maceda as the 2017 Young Leader of the Year for her outstanding efforts in promoting social justice and workers’ rights as a labour activist.
“I am incredibly honoured to be a recipient of the Golden Balangay Young Leader of the Year award,” said Sister Maceda. “This award was given to me in recognition of the work that I do as a young labour advocate, so I know it isn’t only for me. It is for all my friends, family, and colleagues who have committed themselves to fighting for working people in Canada and in the Philippines.”
Pictures anyone?
District 14 is currently in the process of updating this website and giving it a fresh face. We need your help!!!! If you have pictures of yourselves or your co-workers at work or play, please send them in. Every single one of us collectively is “The Union” and I’d like to use this platform to celebrate the faces of our Union.
Please send your pictures to Ryan Ermet