IAM Supports Bill Targeting Companies That Offshore Jobs
The Machinists Union is throwing support behind a bill that cracks down on companies that ship jobs overseas. The “No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act” (S. 780/H.R. 1711) would make multinationals pay...
View ArticleTTD: FRA rejects Kansas City Southern’s brake test waiver, Stops cross-border...
Washington, DC – Larry I. Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement in response to the Federal Railroad Administration rejecting a request from...
View ArticleNS Petitions FRA for Relief from Brake System Safety Standards
Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations regarding refresher...
View ArticleLiderazgo en Español I Lanza el 2019 en el Centro Winpisinger
El centro de educación de clase mundial de IAM, el Winpisinger Center, organizó su primer programa de español en 2019 con Liderazgo en Español I del 10 al 15 de marzo. Participantes de todo Estados...
View ArticleSpanish Leadership I Kicks Off 2019 at Winpisinger Center
The IAM’s world-class education facility, the Winpisinger Center, hosted its first Spanish program of 2019 with Spanish Leadership I from March 10–15. Participants from all over the United States and...
View ArticleEnroll Now for the 2019 Federal Employee Program
The IAM will conduct the Federal Employee Program June 23–28, 2019 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Due to limited class space of 30, only those who have...
View ArticleDeadline Approaches to Enter the IAM Photo, Newsletter, Website and Video...
The IAM is encouraging all district and local lodge communicators who produce videos, photos, newsletters and websites to enter their work before the April 1, 2019 deadline. Click here for complete...
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New Jersey Auto and Diesel Techs Complete IAM CREST Apprenticeship Program
Since 2009 IAM CREST has worked with IAM District 15 to encourage New Jersey high school students interested in careers as automotive and diesel technicians to enroll in the IAM Apprenticeship Program....
View ArticleGeneral Electric Unions Preparing for Contract Talks
The entire General Electric Coordinated Bargaining Committee (CBC), a coalition of 11 unions including the IAM, recently came together to tour the Evendale GE Facility in Cincinnati, discuss upcoming...
View ArticleMachinists Reengage on Fight for Federal Contract Worker Back Pay
The Machinists Union, the AFL-CIO and members of Congress are still fighting to secure back pay for federal contract workers. More than 1 million federal contract workers went without pay during the...
View Article2019 IAM International President’s Capital Classic Golf Tournament
As part of our efforts to raise money for the 2020 IAM Grand Lodge Convention in San Diego, we are proud to host the inaugural IAM International President’s Capital Classic Golf Tournament. All...
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Six Weeks In
Six weeks on strike is tough; ask anyone who has ever walked in those shoes. But for the members of Local 708 on strike against FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC) in Wichita, KS, there’s really...
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Vote Now to Pick the Cutest IAM Dog
This March, IAM is hosting our first ever Puppy March Madness fundraiser to benefit our favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America. With a $1 donation, our members can cast a vote for the cutest Machinist...
View ArticleTCU Sends Speedy Recovery to Member Wounded in Sunnyside Yard Shooting
A TCU Member and ARASA Division Supervisor was shot in the left leg inside his truck at the Sunnyside Yard in Queens just after 8 a.m. on Thursday March 28th. Another employee was also in the truck but...
View ArticleLiderazgo II en Español se acerca rápidamente
El Centro William W. Winpisinger (W3) será el anfitrión de Liderazgo II en Español del 12 al 17 de mayo 2019. El programa de Liderazgo II en Español refleja su contraparte inglés, ya que proporciona a...
View ArticleLeadership II in Spanish Coming Up in May
The William W. Winpisinger Center will host Spanish Leadership II from May 12 – 17. The Spanish Leadership II program mirrors its English counterpart in that it provides the local and district lodges...
View ArticleFollow IAM Addiction Services on Facebook
Earlier this year, the IAM launched the Addiction Services Program to help find help for members and their families who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. With the launch of their Facebook...
View ArticleIAM Puppy Madness is Down to the Final Four
It’s down to Asia vs. Sky and Cho vs. Captain as the final four of the IAM’s first ever Puppy March Madness fundraiser to benefit Guide Dogs of America (GDA). Vote now with your donation to help select...
View ArticleWhy NAFTA 2.0 Doesn’t Work for Working People
Despite some modest labor improvements, NAFTA 2.0 maintains the fundamental flaws carried over from past trade agreements, writes IAM Chief of Staff and Director of Trade and Globalization Owen...
View ArticleIAM Southern Pulp and Paper Workers Growing Power
IAM members who work in the pulp and paper industry in the southeastern U.S. are joining together to strengthen their bargaining power and grow the IAM’s presence in the region. Delegates from 11...
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