Local 4 Demands Fair Agreement
Members of Machinists Union Patuxent River Local 4 held an informational picket at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. IAM Local 4 members were picketing to protest a substandard...
View ArticleOregon Welders Rally for Respect
Nearly 100 Precision Castparts welders in Portland, OR are sounding the alarm on the company’s refusal to negotiate after a September vote to join together in the Machinists Union. A rally on Tuesday...
View ArticleHouse of Representatives Votes to Have Seniors Subsidize the Wealthiest 1%
Statement by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, on the House vote on the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” “The bill the House approved today hurts older Americans now and...
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Amtrak Sets Records in FY17
Amtrak has confirmed a record year, covering almost all of its operating costs (94.7%) from ticket sales and revenues in fiscal year 2017. Amtrak also carried a record 31.7 million passengers, up 1.5%...
View ArticleNational Negotiations Update
TCU President Scardelletti updated TCU’s Local Chairpersons and Local Lodge Officers on the current status of national negotiations. Click Here to read the letter from President Scardelletti. To read...
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Kansas City Local 778 Members Ratify New Contract at Honeywell
Nearly 900 members of IAM Local 778 ratified a new tentative agreement with Honeywell FM&T in Kansas City, MO with an overwhelming majority vote. Nearly 900 members of the International Association...
View ArticleLas Vegas Hosts Guide Dogs of America
IAM members came together in Las Vegas for four fundraising events, including the 37th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet, where volunteers, donors and allies raised nearly $2 million for...
View ArticleAir Capital of the World Workforce Wins Again
Bombardier Learjet has announced that Wichita, KS will be the new home of the Global 5000 completion work starting mid-2018. About 100 new jobs will be created to install the interior monuments, the...
View ArticleEight Reasons Why the Republican Tax Bill is Bad for Working People
The House GOP have released a bad and unpopular plan to slash taxes for the rich by cutting services and tax breaks for working families. IAM and the rest of the labor movement will fight every attempt...
View ArticleWhich States are Holding Working People Back?
Are you living in an area where your local government has enacted policies that raise the standards of working people, only to have your state legislature pass state laws that lower standards through...
View ArticleGVP Pantoja Honored at Annual Guide Dogs of America Banquet
Guide Dogs of America (GDA) last weekend held its 37th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet in Las Vegas. The charity’s highest honor, the “Gift of Sight Award,” was presented to IAM...
View ArticleRaising Dollars For Guide Dogs
The IAM takes service to the community seriously. That’s why the Machinists Union helps to support the charity Guide Dogs of America, raising funds through charity events that draw members from the...
View ArticleA Thanksgiving Message
“Thanksgiving is here again and there is no better time to think of the reasons why you are thankful. It is a time when we bring our families together and, regardless of the challenges we faced over...
View ArticleGVP Pantoja Honored at Annual Guide Dogs of America Banquet
Guide Dogs of America (GDA) last weekend held its 37th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet in Las Vegas. The charity’s highest honor, the “Gift of Sight Award,” was presented to IAM...
View ArticleWashington District 751 Machinist Wins Auburn City Council Election
In an effort to give working people a voice in his hometown, U.S. Navy veteran and IAM District 751 Legislative and Political Director Larry Brown decided to take matters into his own hands by running...
View ArticleWe’re Giving to Guide Dogs Today
Giving Tuesday is today, November 28, and we hope you keep the Machinists Union’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America, in mind! GDA’s is aiming to raise $48,000, enough to sponsor one guide dog...
View ArticleRetiree Group Releases New Ad Opposing GOP Tax Bill
“Tell them to vote no on any tax plan that harms health care for older Americans” You can view the ads at https://www.youtube.com/user/RetiredAmericans/videos Washington – Today the Alliance for...
View ArticleYoung Machinists Bring Christmas to Teenage Foster Kids
Local Lodge 63 is bringing Christmas to kids in Oregon. Click here to read the full story. The post Young Machinists Bring Christmas to Teenage Foster Kids appeared first on IAMAW.
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Utah and Idaho Locals Team Up for Guide Dogs of America
Salt Lake City, UT IAM Local 568 teamed up with Blackfoot, ID Local 2006 recently and held their 9th annual car show raising $10,500 for Guide Dogs of America. More than 70 cars came out to Stansbury...
View ArticleHiedcavage Honored with District 1 Award
Since his initiation into West Wyoming, PA IAM Local 1602 in 1993, Mike Hiedcavage has fought to protect the hard earned benefits of his fellow union brothers and sisters. This year, he was recognized...
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