Dear IAM Sisters and Brothers,
I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to all of you in the IAM union, including our members, districts, and locals, who stood shoulder to shoulder with our flight attendant sisters and brothers from CUPE during their recent job action.
Across all provinces, your participation made a real impact. From coast to coast to coast, members, districts, and locals stepped up, showed support, and reinforced our union’s solidarity. The note of gratitude we received from CUPE, (attached) which I am sharing with you today, is a direct result of your solidarity and the work you put in.
None of this would have been possible without you. Your presence on the picket lines, your public messages, and your willingness to stand together made a meaningful difference.
Together we sent a strong message that when workers are treated unfairly, they are not alone and that our union stands united in the fight for respect and dignity in the workplace.
I ask that you proudly share this message with your members. By sharing it, you are inspiring others to see the power of our collective strength. Let everyone in your local know that their actions matter, that their solidarity is felt, and that together we can make a real difference.
I am proud of every one of you for the role you played in this moment. The solidarity you demonstrated has not only strengthened our bond with our sisters and brothers in the airline sector but has also advanced the broader fight for workers’ rights across the industry.
In solidarity, always,
David Chartrand
General Vice-President
IAM Union Canada