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The Engineering Department at Voyageur Aviation in North Bay, ON, ratified their very first collective agreement after joining the IAM Union in January. Following several bargaining sessions with the employer, members voted in favour of the offer.
The new agreement delivers meaningful gains for the members, including increased vacation, enhanced training opportunities, significant initial wage increases, and a structured wage scale moving forward.
International Representative Scott Jackson highlighted the impact of the agreement, stating, “The agreement provides these new members with an increase to vacation, training opportunities, significant initial wage increases and a wage scale going forward.”
International Representative Neil Giroux praised the commitment of Mohammed Mansour, a member who assisted in negotiations, noting, “Mohammed was indispensable and relentless in ensuring that we got the best deal possible for his co-workers.”
The IAM proudly welcomes its newest members, who play a vital role in engineering and project management at Voyageur Aviation.
This week, IAM Union General Vice-President, David Chartrand alongside Mike Ferns (Business Representative, District 250), Walter Gerlach (Directing Business Representative, District 250), Steve Prinz (International Representative), David Sullivan (Eastern Territory GVP), George Edwards (Eastern Territory Coordinator), Lori Wilson (Chief of Staff, Eastern Territory), and Neil Douglas (International Representative), visited Seaspan in Vancouver, British Columbia, to see the incredible work our members are doing in support of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
The delegation met with company representatives to discuss the importance of shipbuilding in Canada and the critical role it plays in our economy, our national security, and the future of our marine infrastructure. They also explored the current and upcoming projects that will keep our shipyards busy for years to come.
David Chartrand said, “Visiting Seaspan Shipyard reminds us of the extraordinary skill and dedication of our members. Our members are building Canada’s future and strengthening our national security, and contributing to a thriving maritime industry that benefits us all.”
Our members, including Machinists, Millwrights, Safety professionals, Marine and Heavy-Duty Mechanics, are at the heart of this work, building and maintaining vessels for the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard.
Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, Seaspan is delivering a wide range of ships, including:
The IAM proudly represents members at the Seaspan dry docks and wet docks in Vancouver and at the Esquimalt site in Victoria. Their skills, dedication, and craftsmanship ensure that Canada’s Navy and Coast Guard are equipped with world-class vessels built right here at home.
The IAM Union is proud to announce a major milestone for its newest bargaining unit at Air Transat Passenger Service in Montréal (YUL). Following a ratification vote held from August 14 to August 15, 2025, members voted strongly in favour of their very first collective agreement, with 81% support.
This ratification is an achievement. First contracts are often the most challenging to secure, as they establish the foundation for a fair and respectful working relationship between employees and the employer. The newly ratified agreement provides meaningful improvements and sets strong foundations for the years ahead.
“The success at the bargaining table is a proof to the determination and solidarity of our members,” said IAM General Chairperson (GC) Peter Tsoulakas. “We are proud to have secured important gains that will directly improve the quality of life for our members and their families.”
The new contract will be in effect from August 16, 2025, to August 15, 2028, providing stability and clarity for the next three years.
IAM leadership and the bargaining committee extended their gratitude to the membership for their engagement throughout the bargaining process. “This victory belongs to you, the members,” the committee noted. “Your patience, support, and unity were essential in achieving this first agreement. Together, we’ve just started making a difference; but it will take continued solidarity to build on this progress.”
With this ratification, IAM reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that Air Transat Passenger Service workers at YUL have a strong voice in the workplace, fair representation, and the tools they need to keep advancing their rights and protections.
The IAM Local 2301 Executive Board convened at the IAM District 140 office in Quebec, proudly wearing PROUD BLUE IAM UNION CAPS, for their executive board meeting.