Kim Valliere Appointed Canadian Special Representative
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Kim Valliere as a Special Representative assigned to Ontario Canada starting January 1, 2023. Valliere will be responsible for providing...
View ArticleMachinists Union Calls for Immediate End to Forced Labor in Auto Supply Chain
The IAM joins labor and human rights allies in condemning the Chinese government’s state-sponsored abuse of Uyghurs and other minority groups, including forced labor in the automotive supply chain. A...
View ArticleIAM CORE Members, First U.S. Apple Store to Unionize, Set Negotiation Dates...
IAM CORE negotiating committee members from the newly organized Apple store in Towson, MD, have set dates for formal negotiations with Apple management. Formal negotiations will kick off on Wednesday,...
View ArticleDecember 10th is Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10th, which is the day in 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year marks the 75th...
View ArticleOur Sisters in Canada are helping to Diversify Skilled Trades
Providing Faithful Representation and Advocacy for Skilled Trades Workers – Innovating Canada Diversifying Canada’s Skilled Trades The post Our Sisters in Canada are helping to Diversify Skilled...
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Machinists Union Stands in Solidarity with United Airlines Pilots
The Machinists Union is proud to stand in solidarity with the United Airlines Pilots as they demand a union contract they deserve. On Wednesday, December 7, 100 members of the IAM District Lodge 141...
View ArticleDerrick Battle Appointed IAM Rail Division Special Representative
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Derrick Battle, a General Chairman since 2013, as a Rail Division Special Representative. The appointment is effective January 1, 2023....
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Machinists Sponsor GDA/TLC Hockey Night, Buy Your Special IAM/GDA Jersey Now
IAM District Lodge 6, Local Lodge 388, and Local Lodge 1191 sponsored a recent Quad City Storm minor-league hockey game in Moline, Illinois, to raise money for Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving...
View ArticleRegister Now for the 2023 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human...
The IAM is joining with labor and civil rights allies in Washington, D.C., January 13-16 for the 2023 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. The theme of this year’s MLK...
View Article41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention to be Held in New York City in September 2024
The IAM Executive Council has met and unanimously voted to hold the 2024 IAM Grand Lodge Convention at New York Hilton Midtown from September 1-6, 2024. A call letter will soon be sent to District and...
View ArticleOrganizing Department Heats Up Internal Organizing Effort at NFFE-IAM Locals...
An internal organizing effort conducted by the Organizing Department at National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM Federal District 1) Locals in Louisiana and Oklahoma has grown the IAM by more...
View ArticleIAM Local 4 Healthcare Members Secure Strong New Agreement With HMR
IAM Local 4 (District 4) members at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland recently won a new, improved three-year successor contract with HMR of Maryland. The contract covers nearly 200 IAM members...
View ArticleThree Unions Organize together for Delta Workers
In a showing of solidarity and support, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the International Brotherhood of...
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IAM Victory Lodge 1725 Members Give the Children at the Renaissance West...
Recently, IAM Victory Lodge 1725 members donated their time and money to provide a special Christmas for 49 children attending the Renaissance West STEAM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering,...
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Florida District 166 Lodges Raise $25K to Make Christmas Magical for Children...
IAM Local Lodge District Lodge 166 and Local Lodges 2061, 610, 773, 971 along with the Florida State Council of Machinists and Herndon Solutions Group fundraised over $28,000 throughout the year to buy...
View Article44-Year IAM Member and Georgia AFL-CIO President Charlie Flemming Announces...
Charlie Flemming, a 44-year IAM member, and current Georgia AFL-CIO President, recently announced his retirement from the Georgia AFL-CIO, effective January 1, 2023. Charlie was elected as Georgia...
View ArticleMachinists Union Members at Southwest Airlines Overwhelmingly Ratify Industry...
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest air transport union, has overwhelmingly ratified a strong five-year collective bargaining agreement with...
View ArticleA Holiday Message From International President Martinez
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, As the holiday season is upon us, it is a time for reflection on our great union’s past year. We have concluded another successful convention and overcame...
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Puerto Rico IAM Local 2252C Strategizes for 2023 as It Celebrates Holiday...
IAM-Carpenters Union of Puerto Rico (UCPR) Local Lodge 2252C recently held their holiday gathering that brought together members and their families. The gathering took place at the IAM-UCPR office in...
View ArticleMachinists Union Fights for Robust Funding in NDAA
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday. The FY 2023 NDAA has now passed the House and the Senate and heads to President’s desk for his signature. Thanks in part to...
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