The Moral of the Story “Mouseland” is a political fable, originally told by Clare Gillis, a friend of Tommy Douglas. Tommy has used this story many times to show in a humorous way how Canadians fail to recognize that neither the Liberals or Conservatives are truly interested in what matters to ordinary citizens; yet Canadians continue to vote for them.
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.
SIGN OUR PETITION – IAM Still Determined in Opposing Privatizing Canadian Airports
Since the Emerson Report was released by the Federal Government in June 2016, the IAM has been very clear in our opposition to the privatization of Canadian airports and have provided a position paper to the Government which can be read on our website.
ARE YOU READY?
Are you ready to participate in political action? The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017. Don’t let your voice be silenced. Be a part of it all. If you haven’t had time to do research on all of the candidates running in your riding, you can see how the Edmonton and District Labour … Read more
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 … Read more
Machinists back a winner – Singh takes NDP leadership!
2 October, 2017 Toronto, ON – Jagmeet Singh is the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party with a resounding first-ballot victory by a margin of 53 per cent in the NDP leadership in Toronto Sunday night. “Earlier last month the IAM endorsed Jagmeet Singh to be our new leader after a vigorous internal … Read more
Learning to Connect
An informative web page training session was held at the IAM District boardroom on October 3-5, 2017 led by Brother Frank Saptel, IAMAW National Communications Director. Info sharing using WordPress was had by Brother Leo Manrique of Local 2734, Sister Lori Fairbrother of Local 1722, Brother Glenn Killips of Local 1722 and Sister Barb Makey … Read more
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 … Read more
What’s New?
Web training: On April 23rd and 24th of 2014 Frank Saptel (Grand Lodge Communications Representative) from Toronto was in Edmonton at the District 14 office instructing Jim Burden (President of LL1681), Rob Nolan (Recording Secretary & Communicator of LL1681), Ryan Ermet (Trustee of Distrcit 14), Barb Makey (District 14 Administrative Assistant) and Dan Uchaz (District … Read more