Missouri Retirees Help Force Suspension of Anti-worker State Law
Missouri Alliance members and other activists forced the suspension Friday of a new anti-worker state law before it goes into effect, delivering dozens of boxes of signed petitions demanding it be put...
View ArticleHurricane Harvey: Helpful Resources
The destruction left by Hurricane Harvey will affect the lives of Texas Gulf Coast families for years to come. In many areas, including Houston, the flooding has been described as catastrophic. As in...
View ArticleHelp for IAM Veterans Affected by Harvey
The IAM has compiled a list of resources for members affected by hurricane Harvey. There is additional help available for members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The DAV in Houston is...
View ArticleSaturday Marks the Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
September 9th Marks the Anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964 After years of struggle and setbacks, advocates for equality celebrate the passage of sweeping legislation that prohibits racial...
View ArticleDL 141 Community Activist is Recognized at Labor Day Celebrations
District Lodge 141 member Derrick Monk was among those recently recognized by the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania for his community activism. Derrick was presented with the Irv Sannit Labor...
View ArticleGuide Dogs of America 37th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet...
Come join us November 16 – 18, in Las Vegas for the 2017 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Conference. The celebration will kick off Thursday, November 16 with the Hawgs for Dogs Motorcycle Ride hosted by...
View ArticleOne Voice, One Contract
There’s a reason why Wichita, KS is called the ‘Air Capital of the World.’ This is the hub of aircraft manufacturing. And as nearly 450 Machinist members from IAM Local 639 begin negotiations with...
View ArticleWinpisinger Center Takes on RTW with New Program
In light of the increasing threats working people face from corporate-driven attempts to push right-to-work (RTW) legislation across the country, the IAM and the Winpisinger Education and Technology...
View ArticleIAM Anchorage Airport Fuelers Score Big Win With New Contract
After a battle in Federal Court and some intense negotiations, IAM Anchorage Airport Fuelers scored a big victory for themselves and their families. IAM Members at ASIG/Menzies Aviation voted...
View ArticleHouse votes down amendment to defund Amtrak
On Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives voted on various amendments to the Transportation Appropriations bill, including one from Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) to defund Amtrak. Thankfully, the...
View ArticleResources Available for TCU Members Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Union Plus released this flyer about the help they provide for union members impacted by hurricane Harvey. Here are more resources and programs available to TCU/IAM members impacted by Hurricane Harvey...
View ArticleStriking Chicago IAM Local 701 Auto Mechanics: Dealerships Bargaining in Bad...
Members of IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 strike at more than a hundred new car dealerships across the Chicagoland area. IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 has filed NLRB charges against the...
View ArticleHurricane Irma Targets Florida After Leaving Devastation in Puerto Rico,...
As we continue to assist Texas IAM members in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we are now moving to assist IAM members in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Florida. Machinists Union families...
View Article9/11 Message from GVP Pantoja
General Vice President Sito Pantoja today issued the following statement on the anniversary of 9/11: Sisters and Brothers, today marks the sixteenth anniversary of the heinous terrorist attacks on...
View ArticleA Message from International President Martinez on September 11
Sisters and Brothers, This day holds solemn significance to each and every one of us. Individually, how we remember that morning 16 years ago is unique. But as a nation, as citizens and as a union, we...
View ArticleIAM and USW Announce Termination of Partnership Agreement with Harley-Davidson
(Pittsburgh, Sept. 12, 2017) — Following discussions yesterday between International Presidents Robert Martinez Jr. and Leo W. Gerard, and union directors, with Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich, the...
View ArticleChicago IAM Local 701 Auto Mechanics Reject Third Contract Proposal, Strike...
In another show of union pride and solidarity, members of IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 – on strike at more than 100 auto dealerships across the Chicagoland area – voted down a third substandard...
View ArticleCan’t Knock Us Down
Nowadays, you look around Houston and see the words ‘Texas Strong’ as the city rebuilds itself from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. The same could be said of the men and women at IAM Local...
View ArticleAssistance for IAM Families Following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
As we continue to assist Texas IAM members in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we are now moving to assist IAM members in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina....
View ArticleIAM Debuts New Live Show Wednesday
Log on to Activate LIVE, the IAM’s new live show, tomorrow September 13, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on FaceBook, Twitter or YouTube. The program originates straight from the Communications Department...
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