Published On Mon Oct 17 2011 in The Toronto Star Anthony Ciardullo, Staff Reporter The safety of travelers out of Pearson International Airport “is being compromised” by the use of inexperienced workers and a decline in standards, alleges the union representing the facility’s 1,600 security screeners. The Canadian Airport Workers Union made the assertions Monday in a complaint filed to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board as it called for the reinstatement of more than 100 employees who were suspended indefinitely

From the IAM to all Garda Employees Three years ago the CAWU was created. You were told by the individuals who started this union that, if you voted for them, you would merge with another large union. As you know this did not happen. These same individuals are continuing to mislead you for their own benefit. This will provide you with the facts on many issues and concerns you may have. The CAWU is telling many of you that if

TO ALL GARDA SCREENERS We are the IAM and you are invited to attend a meeting to discuss your current situation involving Union Representation. This is a very important meeting and we encourage every person employed at Garda to attend one of these meetings: Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Place: Harbourfront Community Centre 627 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto in Assembly Room B Times: 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 As you know the IAM has been asking you to sign a

Sept 25 , 2011 To my fellow colleagues, Here is my update regarding court proceedings. On Sept 12 my lawyer requested the earliest possible court date in front of a judge due to the urgency of the situation. Unfortunately, the date received was Mar 07, 2012. Such a late court date was unexpected and very disappointing. Other legal proceedings are also being followed up. Please be reminded that until a judge hears my case, the CAWU executives and GARDA have

13 September, 2011 TO ALL GARDA SCREENERS We are the IAM and you are invited to attend a meeting to discuss your current situation involving Union Representation.   This is a very important meeting and we encourage every person employed at Garda to attend one of these meetings: Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Place: Sheridan Gateway, Terminal 3 (in the Interlaken Room) Times:  8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 21:00