ABOUT
The IAMAW (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), originally founded as the Machinists Union in 1888 in the United States, has a long and proud history of advocating for workers’ rights. The Canadian division was established in 1890, and today it represents more than 50,000 of workers across Canada and 600,000 across al North America. The IAMAW is one of the largest and most diverse labor unions in North America. From Boeing and Lockheed Martin to United Airlines and Harley-Davidson, you will find IAMAW members across all walks of life. IAMAW members demand respect and dignity in the workplace. Together, we have been able to bargain for increased job security, higher wages and improved benefits.
OUR MISSION
We believe it is a natural right of working people to enjoy to the full extent the wealth created by their labor.
We believe that given the state of work in our current world, people must unite to obtain the full reward of their labor.
We believe that working people should exercise their rights cooperatively and economically for the benefit of all people.
Therefore, we, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), pledge ourselves to work for our Members to continue to preserve and grow the IAM on the basis of solidarity and justice, and to strive for a higher standard of living for people who work.
Local Lodge 1857
of The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union is based in Metro Vancouver, and its members work all over BC since 1958.
We are a part of District Lodge 250 along with Local Lodge 11, Local Lodge 456, Local Lodge 692, and Local Lodge 2711. We are governed by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Constitution as well as Local Lodge Bylaws.
Our office is located at #203 – 5455, 152nd Street Surrey, B.C.
General meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month, at 7:00 pm. They are held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, located at 2675 Shaughnessy Street. There are no general meetings in July or August.
We acknowledge that our office is on the traditional territory of the Kwantlen and the Semiahmoo. Our monthly meetings take place on the traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem.
Our executive officers are:
President – Bill MacPherson
Vice president – Tracy Ormrod
Recording Secretary – Lewis McIntyre
Secretary Treasurer – Kelly Dressler
Trustees – Al Zavaglia, Simon Thomas, Siloam Miranda
Conductor Sentinel – Brent McCullough
[IAMAW Union in British Columbia] , Click to visit their sites
District 250
Local Lodge 11
Local Lodge 456
Local Lodge 550
Local Lodge 692
Local Lodge 1857
Local Lodge 2711
District 140
Local Lodge 16
Local Lodge 764
[National & International]
Canadian IAM Webpage
– Our Canadian Head office.
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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
– The official website of the Machinists Union.
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