Toronto Screeners

Be part of the process!

Hello Everyone.  My name is David Grant, I’m the new Communicator for the Local Lodge 2921 and also the Chief Steward of Terminal 5. We all can agree that communication plays a fundamental role in our day-to-day lives in both us as Unionists and Screening Officers.  The LL is in the process of building a dynamic team of individuals representing all three terminals providing the membership with new and relevant information. As part of this rebuilding process, we’re in search

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Anti-Black racism runs deep but so does our commitment towards combatting it

June 8, 2020 Amid the horrific scenes coming out of the United States of continued police brutality against protesters in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, Canada’s unions are expressing solidarity with Black communities everywhere, including in our own backyard. The fight against anti-Black racism and police brutality is based in the long, despicable history of slavery, oppression and colonization of Indigenous communities and Black people in North America. The impact of which continues to be felt today.

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Priority Responses to COVID-19

Uncertain times are never easy. During the present COVID19 health crisis, every one of us will be challenged to be the best that we can – generous, thoughtful and selfless.  Our movement believes in solidarity and the power of collective action, that we are stronger together. It is hard to reconcile this deep commitment to the collective with the idea of social distancing, and the knowledge that being physically apart is what is needed while we battle a global pandemic. These

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The Checkpoint (Volume 1, Issue 3)

A Lifeline in Time of Need: Building an IAMAW Women’s Network The National Women’s group looks forward to welcoming Local 2921’s Women’s and Human Rights Committee once formed to these discussions. Making connections, and building networks is most necessary in times of need, and emergencies. The pandemic sent shockwaves throughout our workplaces and communities, and many of our members bore the brunt of the pandemic. Almost immediately, IAMAW Sisters drew in together to address the unique needs of our members,

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Negotiation Update Bulletin# 1

July 29,2020 Dear brothers and sisters: Your negotiations committee met on July 28, 2020 to put a plan together for the upcoming negotiations with Garcia. Next week we will be in the workplace talking to members about workplace issues and having members fill out the surveys. Your Negotiations Committee will be meeting for t raining and to build proposals (which will be based upon the survey results) the week of August 17, 2020. We will advise you when the dates

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Terminal 3 Shop Steward Appointment

TORONTO SCREENERS LODGE 2921I.A.M.A.WAdministrative OfficeJuly 25, 2020 Terminal 3 Shop Steward Appointment Brothers and Sisters,Please be advised that, due to an immediate requirement, I have appointed the following threeShop Stewards to represent the membership in Terminal 3: Ursilla Ally Paul Percival Yosef PerlmanAll three will be a great addition to our team. Please welcome them.There will be more appointments to the steward team at Terminal 3. If you are interested infulfilling any roles within Local Lodge 2921 please submit an

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