Machinists Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social...
In a letter to House leadership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. is urging members of the House to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers...
View ArticleWinpisinger Center Enrolling for Online Leadership Classes
The Machinists Union isn’t letting a global pandemic keep from educating members and future leaders. The William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center is offering an online adaptation of their...
View ArticleVideo Release – Why Do We Need Railroad Unions?
“Being a Unionized railroader has distinct advantages. This recently released video provides some basic information about how railroad Unions function and what they do for you. This video also...
View ArticleMachinists Union Launches Groundbreaking Program to Increase Women...
Throughout its history, the IAM has always acknowledged and respected the role of women in the labor movement, even when it was not popular opinion to do so. In fact, in 1911, nearly eight years before...
View ArticleMachinists Union: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Get America Back on Track,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Machinists Union: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Get America Back on Track, Bring Jobs Home WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 — Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the...
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Local Lodge 811 Honors Women’s History Month
On March 29, 2021, the Local Lodge 811 Women’s Committee, lead by committee Chair Sarah Monderoy Garcia, celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring the contributions women have made in their...
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Machinists Union: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Get America Back on Track,...
President Biden unveiled his highly-anticipated American Jobs Plan yesterday, which the IAM believes will create union jobs with good pay and benefits. IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr....
View ArticleAmerican Jobs Plan
Good news for the Machinists Union and millions of workers throughout the United States. President Joe Biden unveiled his highly-anticipated American Jobs Plan, which the IAM believes will create union...
View ArticleIAM Local 2741 Members Ratify Contract at Alstom Transportation
340 IAM Local 2741 members last week overwhelmingly voted to ratify a five-year agreement with Alstom Transportation at their Hornell, NY plant. The contract provides wage increases for both entry...
View ArticleJoin Thursday’s National Day of Action to Pass the PRO Act
On Thursday, April 8, members of the Machinists Union, labor leaders and workers are encouraged to participate in a national day of action to urge U.S. senators to pass the Protecting the Right to...
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After Historic Strike, Maine Machinists Making Positive Changes at Bath Iron...
Nearly eight months after a 10-week strike of 4,300 IAM Local S6 members at Bath Iron Works, Local leaders and members are charting a brighter future for the Bath, ME shipyard. More recently, 205...
View ArticleIAM Mourns Passing of Congressional Ally Alcee Hastings
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings has died at the age of 84 due to complications from cancer, his office confirmed this week. The South Florida congressman, who represented parts of Fort...
View ArticleRodríguez-Báez de la IAM se jubila de la Federación Laboral de Puerto Rico
La Federación Laboral de Puerto Rico, AFL-CIO está perdiendo un líder incansable, ya que José “Lole” Rodríguez-Báez se jubila después de 23 años como su Presidente. Rodríguez-Báez es Representante de...
View ArticleIAM’s Rodríguez-Báez Retiring from the Puerto Rico Federation of Labor
The Puerto Rico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is losing a tireless leader, as José “Lole” Rodríguez-Báez retires after 23 years as its President. Rodríguez-Báez is a Business Representative for IAM...
View ArticleRetired Machinist Helping Young Workers Jumpstart Their Careers
Greg Kinne, longtime Local Lodge 737 member, hasn’t let retirement stop him from passing along the knowledge he attained from almost 50 years in the automotive industry. Brother Kinne has volunteered...
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TODAY: Demand Passage of the PRO Act to Strengthen Workers’ Rights
Today is the labor movement’s National Day of Action for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. It’s a day for labor and its allies to let the U.S. Senate know that it’s time to support the...
View ArticleHow to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You
All adult Americans, regardless of age or health conditions, are expected to be eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination by Monday, April 19, 2021. But for many, finding a vaccine has been a...
View ArticleSave the Date for GDA’s Las Vegas Charity Weekend
Grab your hat and cowboy boots and join Guide Dogs of America (GDA) for the 40th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet on Saturday, November 20, 2021. This year’s theme will be “Rodeo,” and GDA...
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IAM Members at Sheppard Air Force Base Ratify Two New Contracts
After months of negotiations, two groups of IAM members from Local Lodge 2771 at Sheppard Air Force base recently ratified new three-year contracts for 647 members. STM Negotiating group consisting of...
View ArticleMachinists at M7 Aerospace Unanimously Ratify New Contract
Forty-five IAM members from M7 Aerospace and Elbit Systems of America, who provide Life Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) services for the C-26 and UC-35 aircraft including aircraft modifications and...
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