Western Territory Joins Forces with IAM’s Healthcare Department
The Western Territory and the IAM Healthcare Department have embarked on a joint nationwide healthcare organizing campaign in an effort aimed at organizing Military Family and Life Counselors, or...
View ArticleTell Congress to Pass the Butch Lewis Act
The IAM is urging Congress to pass the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019 (H.R. 397), better known as the Butch Lewis Act. This legislation would offer federally subsidized loans to...
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Anthony Salvato Son of TCU Lodge 1402 President Throws First Pitch at...
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Anthony Salvato, son of Tony Salvato President of Local 1402, was selected to throw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers....
View ArticleIAM Mourns Minnesota Local 623 DBR Colleen Murphy-Cooney
The IAM mourns the loss of IAM Local 623 Directing Business Representative Colleen Murphy-Cooney in St. Cloud, MN. Murphy-Cooney passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 after a more than year-long bout with...
View ArticleIAM Mourns Former Chicago Local 701 ADBR Mark Utley
The IAM mourns the loss of Chicago IAM Local 701 former Assistant Directing Business Representative Mark Utley. Utley passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 after a more than two-year battle with cancer....
View ArticleHouse Advances Butch Lewis Act for Senate Action
The House this week passed a bipartisan bill intended to stabilize multiemployer pension plans, advancing the legislation for Senate consideration. House members voted 264-169 on the Rehabilitation for...
View ArticleTTD Release – New NMB Rule Undermines Aviation and Rail Workers
Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member issued a statement in response to the National Mediation Board (NMB) releasing a final rule...
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Rail shippers to Congress: PSR, demurrage are killing us
On Thursday, the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and HazMat held a roundtable discussion with various railroad customers to hear their concerns with recent business policy initiatives in...
View ArticleChicago IAM Local 48 Member to be Featured on USA’s ‘Brotherhood Outdoors’
Machinist Michael Wojciechowski this week heads to the wide-open spaces of Wyoming for his first-ever pronghorn hunt on an episode of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) “Brotherhood Outdoors”...
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IAM Midwest Territory ‘Rides for Guides’ Raises Over $7.9k for Guide Dogs of...
Drivers taking part in the IAM Midwest Territory’s 11th Annual “Rides for Guides” Motorcycle Charity Ride ride through the scenic and beautiful rolling hills of Festus, MO, located 30 miles south of...
View ArticleDeadline Approaching for Intermediate Web Development Class
There is still time to register for the Intermediate Web Development Class held October 6-11, 2019 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Registration deadline...
View ArticleLobstermen Rally to Protect Their Livelihood
Earlier this week lobstermen and women from across the state of Maine rallied at the Stonington Pier to protect the future of the lobstering industry. The post Lobstermen Rally to Protect Their...
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Democratic Presidential Candidates Meet with Detroit Delta Workers Fighting...
Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants and Fleet Services Workers vying for a vote to join the IAM met with three Democratic presidential candidates on Monday, July 29 to raise awareness about the carrier’s...
View ArticleIAM Members at GE Reject Final Contract Offer
IAM members at General Electric have collectively rejected the company’s final contract offer by an overwhelming margin. The IAM has served GE with the 10-day strike notification. The IAM will...
View ArticleIAM President Martinez to Join Machinists Union Strike at Regal Beloit
Valparaiso, Indiana, July 31, 2019 – IAM International President Bob Martinez will join more than 100 members of Machinists Union Local 2018 for a strike rally at Regal Beloit Manufacturing on Friday,...
View ArticleIAM Northwest District 250 Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament
IAM Northwest District 250 recently held its fourth annual charity golf event for Guide Dogs of America in Langley, BC. The post IAM Northwest District 250 Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament...
View ArticleUnion Plus on Activate L!VE
This week the IAM’s live webcast Activate L!VE welcomed Jill Cashen from UnionPlus to talk about mortgage, auto, travel and everyday discounts available for union members. In case you missed this...
View ArticleIAM Advanced Web Development Program
The IAM Communications Department is conducting an advance-level class November 3-8, 2019 for local and district lodges that already have websites which are currently maintained. This course will take...
View ArticleMartinez Appoints Olson and Richardson as Headquarters Communications...
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr., has appointed Ross Olson and Tyrone Richardson as Headquarters Communications Representatives. Olson, formerly the secretary-treasurer for IAM...
View ArticleBritish Columbia District 250 Raises Nearly 60k for Guide Dogs of America
IAM Northwest District 250 recently held its fourth annual charity golf event for Guide Dogs of America in Langley, BC. Watch the video. Read all about it. The post British Columbia District 250 Raises...
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