Bringing Respect to Toronto Airport Screeners
In a meeting today, Garda informed the IAM that they will lay off 206 Full Time Screeners and replace them with 237 Part Timers as early as November 28. These devastating cuts announced by Garda will have a negative impact on all Screeners and the traveling public. The IAM will challenge Garda’s actions at the Federal Labour Board immediately and keep you updated as the situation develops. Lou Pagrach General Chairperson
Read moreDuring the past week the Garda has been reviewing their position. They will further advise the union next week. We will provide all members further updates as they develop In Solidarity Your Negotiations Committee
Read morePolicy on the use of absentee ballots in Local and District Lodge elections The IAM Constitution, in Article II, Section 3, lists the reasons that members may be entitled to vote by absentee ballot and the specific procedures that must be followed when absentee ballots are requested. Article XXII, Section 7, and Article B, Section 4, of the IAM Constitution, in turn, govern nominations and elections for local and district lodge office and provide for the use of absentee ballots
Read moreThe IAM is happy to announce the newly elected members to attend the District 140 convention in Halifax: Terminal 1 Rajkumar Seeparsad Sandra Hughes Terminal 3 Caterina Barone Shabnum Kiran Island Paul Cuprys Congratulations and good luck to all the newly-elected observers.
Read moreThere will be an election for 5 Observers who will attend the IAM District Lodge #140 Convention in Halifax, N.S. The members elected will provide a report on the Convention to the General Membership upon their return. YYZ Terminals 1 & 3 Date of election: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 Location: Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Montreux Room departures level Times: 07:00 until 19:00 hrs. YTZ Date of election: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 Location: Lunchroom Times: 10:00
Read moreOn Wednesday, October 3, 2012 your Negotiating Committee met with Garda to discuss issues that needed to be addressed to achieve a successful agreement. We clearly heard your concerns in our meetings with you. As a result Garda will be meeting internally and will be contacting us on October 9, 2012. We will keep you informed of any future developments. In solidarity, Your IAM Negotiating Committee Barry Barnett
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