IAM Union General Vice-President David Chartrand shares a heartfelt message for our members, reflecting on 2025’s achievements, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the bright opportunities ahead.
Watch the full holiday message here: https://youtu.be/1t7BiI_GQNI?si=yqQpi_jjE2h3htvz
December 9-12, 2025, was a record-breaking week at W3. District 140 hosted their first District Women’s Convention with sisters from the District Women’s Committee.
The sisters have been meeting throughout the year on Teams and asked if they could do a day or 2 together, in one place, face to face
PDGC Flowers was able to get the W3 Center to let us come for a few days.
Co chairs Christy Slauenwhite and Karri-Lyn Airhart had a meeting with the sisters to see what they wanted to get out of the time that would be in person.
We ended up with several topics, that helped prepare the sisters to go back to their own locals and start the way for Local women’s committees and showing the way to get involved.
The energy that the sisters brought with them was felt throughout the center, all the groups could feel the vibrations these sisters brought with them.
Brian Bryant and Dora Cervantes stopped in and spoke with the sisters and offered words of encouragement and support.
IAM Local 16 hosted a Holiday celebration with IAM International Representative Sam Jabbar, the Local 16 Executive Board, and the dedicated volunteers who made the event possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined and supported and Happy Holidays to all!
IAM District 140 made a generous food donation to the St. Patrick of the Island Church Food Bank of Pincourt. Brother ST Alfredo Acrobati personally matched the District’s contribution, doubling the impact and bringing $500 worth of food items to families in need.
Volunteers, including Mr. Arnie, expressed heartfelt gratitude to District 140 for the support, noting that demand continues to grow with 42 applicants and counting. As a gesture of solidarity, an IAM union toque was also given to volunteer Arnie.
This week, the Air Canada District 140 Technical Operations Sub-Committees convened at the William W. Winpisinger (W3) Training Center to advance preparations for upcoming 2026 negotiations.
“Our AME, GSE, and Technical Other Sub-Committees dedicated the week to reviewing member surveys, developing proposals, and setting agendas for the negotiations. I am extremely proud of the commitment and hard work demonstrated by every committee member. Each Sub-Committee developed craft-specific proposals to best represent our members’ interests,” said Keith Aiken, IAM Air Transport Coordinator in Canada.
This session follows earlier preparation meetings, including a full Sub-Committee session in January and an Airports Sub-Committee session in September.
“We are confident and well-prepared,” added Aiken. “We look forward to entering the 2026 negotiations ready to secure an industry-leading agreement for our Air Canada members.”