December 2019 Wrench & Wood Newsletter
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View ArticleIAM Solidarity and Strength in Tough Times
Machinists Union International President Bob Martinez, along with Midwest Territory General Vice President Steve Galloway, recently visited members of IAM Local 1202 who work at the Henry Pratt...
View ArticleMartinez, Galloway Honor IAM Local 1202 Victims of the Aurora, IL Henry Pratt...
“Myself and this entire Executive Council are proud of this Local Lodge, this community and all of you for your perseverance,” said IAM International President Bob Martinez during a recent tour and...
View ArticleBarnwell and Wirth Appointed Aerospace Coordinators
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced, effective January 1, 2020, the appointment of Grand Lodge Representatives Robert Barnwell and Tony Wirth to the positions of Aerospace...
View ArticleIAM Mourns Passing of Retired Government Affairs Director John Meese
The Machinists Union mourns the loss of former IAM Government Affairs Director John Meese, who passed away December 31, 2019 at the age of 85. “John Meese faithfully served the IAM for more than 27...
View ArticleEmployee Rights on Activate L!VE
On this week’s edition of the Machinists Union’s live webcast Activate L!ve, IAM General Counsel Mark Schneider joined the show to discuss the employee rights guaranteed by the National Labor Relations...
View ArticleAnthony “Tony” Cruz Appointed Grand Lodge Special Representative in the...
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced, effective January 1, 2020, the appointment of Directing Business Representative Tony Cruz to the position of Southern Territory Grand...
View ArticleNew GDA Merger Will Help Veterans and Others with Disabilities
In its ongoing effort to provide independence to more people across North America, Guide Dogs of America (GDA) announced its merger with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD). TLCAD provides...
View ArticleA New Recruit for Alabama’s Police Force
IAMAW Local Lodge 2003 and Guide Dogs of America worked together to provide the Enterprise Police Department (EPD) in Alabama a new recruit for the team that isn’t your typical law enforcement agent....
View ArticleIAM Mourns Loss of Trailblazing Machinist Earl C. Robinson
Earl C. Robinson, a former Assistant Director of the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL), passed away on January 9, 2020. Robinson, the first African American to serve in that role for the...
View ArticleWinpisinger Center’s Dining Hall Wins Third Straight Gold Star
The kitchen staff at the IAM’s crown jewel, the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, is once again being honored for their high-quality dining services to IAM members. The St. Mary’s...
View ArticleMake Your Voice Heard by Registering for the IAM’s 2020 Presidential...
Don’t miss the opportunity to help choose who the IAM should endorse for the U.S. president. Register today and be a part of the decision. As you may have heard, there’s a new process that gives the...
View ArticleNFFE Forest Service Members Volunteer and Deploy to Help Australia Fight...
Shortly after Christmas, U.S. Forest Service employee and NFFE Local 2086 member Brian Stearns received the call to deploy to Australia to assist overwhelmed firefighters who are fighting one of the...
View ArticleCadillac Tax is No More – Defense Workers Win – USMCA Doesn’t Stop Outsourcing
HAPPY FRIDAY AND WELCOME TO MACHINISTS ON THE HILL, a twice-monthly roundup of legislative advocacy on behalf of IAM members. Produced by: IAM Legislative and Communications Departments WE ENDED THE...
View ArticleUnion Plus Benefits Available to TCU Members
Union Plus offers a variety of ways for TCU/IAM members and their family members to save money throughout the year: The AT&T program. • 15% off on qualified AT&T wireless plans and service •...
View ArticleRegister for IAM’s 2020 Presidential Endorsement Election
Don’t miss the opportunity to help choose who the IAM should endorse for the U.S. president. Register today and be a part of the decision. As you may have heard, there’s a new process that gives the...
View ArticleMarch Federal Employee Program Deadline Extended
The deadline to enroll for the March 29-April 3, 2020 IAM Federal Employee Program at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD has been extended to Monday, February...
View ArticleEnter the IAM Photo, Newsletter, and Website Contests
The IAM is encouraging all IAM district and local lodge communicators to take part in the 2019 IAM Newsletter and Website contests and 2020 Photo contest. The contests are open to all good-standing...
View Article2020 Union Plus Scholarship Deadline is Near
Are you or someone you know in need of scholarship money? Use your Machinists Union membership to get college financial assistance for you and your family. Don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2020...
View ArticleIn Case You Missed This Week’s Activate L!VE
Wednesday’s edition of the IAM’s live webcast included the latest from IAM District 70 and Elise Bryant, Coalition of Labor Union Women President and Labor Heritage Foundation Executive Director,...
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