IAM Canada – Peter Tsoukalas Appointed IAM Canadian Special Representative

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IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Peter Tsoukalas as Special Representative in the Canadian Territory, effective Feb. 1, 2026. Tsoukalas is a 25-year member of IAM Locals 1751 and 2309.

Tsoukalas, who most recently served as an IAM District 140 General Chairperson since 2017 in Quebec, will help lead organizing efforts in Canada.

“Peter has earned the respect of members through his commitment, integrity, and tireless advocacy for working people,” said IAM Canadian General Vice President David Chartrand. “He will play an important role in strengthening our union and advancing workers’ rights throughout Canada.”

During his time as a trade unionist, he has serviced collective agreements and negotiated numerous contracts that established industry-leading standards in wages and working conditions.

“Peter Tsoukalas is a proven leader who understands how to organize, bargain, and deliver real results for our members,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “His experience and dedication will be a major asset as we continue growing the IAM across Canada.”

Throughout his 25 years of membership, Tsoukalas has held leadership positions at every level of the union, including Shop Steward, Chief Steward, Local Executive Board member, and Executive member of the Quebec Machinists Council (QMC).

“Strong unions are built on trust, unity, and results,” said Tsoukalas. “When members believe in their union and stand together, no challenge at the bargaining table or beyond can divide us.”

Tsoukalas remains deeply committed to strengthening the IAM, defending workers’ rights, and raising standards for working families across the industry.

Construction of New Manufacturing Center in Dorval: IAM Union Welcomes Bombardier Investment

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Bombardier’s decision to build a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Dorval will have positive impacts for members of the Bombardier unit, IAM Union Local 712, as well as for the entire Quebec aerospace ecosystem.

“This decision will promote increased production of the Challenger program in Dorval, which will create and secure jobs for our Bombardier unit members,” says Éric Rancourt, IAM International Representative for Quebec.

The new manufacturing center, scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, will allow Bombardier to increase its production capacity and meet growing demand for its business aircraft.

“Increased production means job creation,” adds Éric Rancourt. “Bombardier and its suppliers will need workers and their expertise to support this production increase. This will generate economic and industrial benefits for Quebec and its aerospace industry, so we view this announcement very favorably,” concluded the IAM representative.

Local 712 represents 2,320 Bombardier workers in Quebec, including 1,180 at its Dorval plant.

About the IAM Union
The IAM union (formerly IAMAW) is the world’s largest aerospace union, with over 150,000 members covered by 1,000 collective agreements. Active in Quebec’s aerospace industry since 1940, the IAM union represents nearly 60% of unionized workers in the sector. IAM union members can be found at Bombardier, Airbus Canada, Airbus Atlantique, Rolls-Royce, L3-Harris MAS, Tekalia Aeronautik, AJ-Walter, Honeywell, United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS), Air Canada, and Air Transat. 

Construction of New Manufacturing Center in Dorval: IAM Union Welcomes Bombardier Investment

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Dorval, January 15, 2026 – Bombardier’s decision to build a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Dorval will have positive impacts for members of the Bombardier unit, IAM Union Local 712, as well as for the entire Quebec aerospace ecosystem.

“This decision will promote increased production of the Challenger program in Dorval, which will create and secure jobs for our Bombardier unit members,” says Éric Rancourt, IAM International Representative for Quebec.

The new manufacturing center, scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, will allow Bombardier to increase its production capacity and meet growing demand for its business aircraft.

“Increased production means job creation,” adds Éric Rancourt. “Bombardier and its suppliers will need workers and their expertise to support this production increase. This will generate economic and industrial benefits for Quebec and its aerospace industry, so we view this announcement very favorably,” concluded the IAM representative.

Local 712 represents 2,320 Bombardier workers in Quebec, including 1,180 at its Dorval plant.

About the IAM Union
The IAM union (formerly IAMAW) is the world’s largest aerospace union, with over 150,000 members covered by 1,000 collective agreements. Active in Quebec’s aerospace industry since 1940, the IAM union represents nearly 60% of unionized workers in the sector. IAM union members can be found at Bombardier, Airbus Canada, Airbus Atlantique, Rolls-Royce, L3-Harris MAS, Tekalia Aeronautik, AJ-Walter, Honeywell, United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS), Air Canada, and Air Transat. 

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Public relations & Research Manager 
514-966-0915
g.valois@aimta712.org