Thousands of working people will march in the Labour Day parade on Monday September 3rd, filling the streets in celebration of the achievements and collective strength of workers. This year, the parade brings a unified message against the austerity agenda. The parade kicks off at 9:30 am from Queen and University and marches to the Dufferin Gates of the CNE. This year the program and line-up along with solidarity messages appear digitally on our website www.labourcouncil.ca<http://www.labourcouncil.ca/> – you can check

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the newly appointed Communicator for IAM Screeners Local 2921, representing members at Toronto Pearson & Billy Bishop Airports. Caterina Barone will be communicating information, updates and changes concerning Toronto Screeners and the world of labour. She will play a critical role in the chain of communications to better serve Screeners in their everyday work lives. Caterina has been a screener at Pearson International Airport at Terminal 3 for the past 6.5

Dear Brothers and Sisters: As you know, the Garda shift selection process has caused some big problems and turmoil for you, the Screening Officers. The lack of rotation, no available reduced workweek or reduced hours, no part-time weekend only shifts, etc., were all discussed at a meeting between Garda and the IAM on Thursday. We received a commitment from Garda that the rotation issue will be fixed by the end of next week. Garda also committed to try to accommodate