Alongside the Machinists union, the NDP and Bloc Québécois are in favour of the introduction of a pan-Canadian aerospace strategy. “The NDP supports the machinists’ demand for a federal strategy for these critical sectors and for our economy,” said NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Que.). “[IAMAW] have done a remarkable job with the report … Read more
Statement by the Machinists Union and its Québec coordinator, David Chartrand: “Although we must remain vigilant, we receive this important news with optimism seeing as it consolidates the future of the C Series. As a union representative, to see the Québec government, Bombardier and Airbus associate allows me to continue to advocate on behalf of the … Read more
Following the imposition of a countervailing duty of 220 per cent and an anti-dumping duty of 79.82 per cent by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Machinists Union has replied by launching a communications campaign aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing the general public. “We are facing measures that are dangerous for the stability of … Read more
The machinists union issued the following statement: “Today we were entitled to political rather than a legal decision. In doing so, the U.S. International Trade Commission sends the message that it has no consideration for the 7 000 workers of Bombardier. We will hope for a reversal of the situation, but I have a strong … Read more
David Chartrand, Québec coordinator of the IAMAW and vice-president of the FTQ, issued the following statement regarding the departure of Pierre Beaudoin. “The announced departure of Pierre Beaudoin as executive chairman on June 30th will in no way solve the underlying problem of the indecent compensation paid to business leaders and chairpersons of boards of … Read more
The IAMAW welcomes the openness and flexibility demonstrated by Bombardier’s senior executives regarding the readjustments that were announced to their pay increases. David Chartrand, IAMAW Quebec coordinator stated “The agreement should have included employment guarantees as well as guarantees providing that the money would only be used to advance Bombardier’s operations in Quebec.” He continued “We … Read more
The IAMAW has let its position be known concerning the wage increases of Bombardier’s leadership since their announcement last Wednesday. “The Liberal government has committed errors when it gave its financial assistance to Bombardier without imposing the necessary conditions as to how the funds were to be used,” said IAMAW Quebec Coordinator David Chartrand, “To avoid this kind … Read more
The union representing Air Canada employees are calling on the senate concerning Bill C- 10. “If the bill is approved by the House of Commons, before arriving at its final acceptance, it will inevitably make its way to the Senate for the purpose of study and vote, explains the Quebec coordinator of the IAMAW David Chartrand. … Read more
International Association of Machinists Transportation District 140 president and directing general chairperson Fred Hospes was on Parliament Hill to denounce Bill C-10, which amends the Air Canada Public Participation Act. The amendments allow Air Canada to control the type and the volume of any aircraft maintenance work of its fleet in Canada. “Under these amendments, Air Canada … Read more
After filing a submission detailing its 12 recommendations aimed at ensuring the future of Québec’s aerospace industry, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) took part in the last stage of consultations and mobilizations that are intended to lead to the development of Québec’s aerospace strategy. This consultation took place over the space of … Read more
