Machinists Union Applauds Historic Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to...
April 7, 2022, WASHINGTON – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued this statement following the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: “The IAM...
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North Carolina Local 1859 Celebrates 75 Years Fighting for Working Families
So, what happened in 1947? Congress enacted the anti-union Taft-Hartley Act, which gave us so-called “right-to-work” states. The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League was founded and the average...
View ArticleIAM District 77 Launches Veterans Committee
District 77 is proud to announce the formation of its’ new Veterans Services Committee. Business Representative (BR) Sherman Phillips, a 34-year union member and U.S. Navy Veteran, was recently...
View ArticleDistrict 751 Machinists Institute Continues to Provide Career Pathways
Courtesy of IAM District 751. The Machinists Institute (MI), the training arm of IAM District 751, continues to make an impact and improve lives for those in the Puget Sound. In March, another group...
View ArticleChuck Herod Appointed IAM Eastern Territory Chief of Staff
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced the appointment of Chuck Herod, an 18-year IAM member and current Eastern Territory Grand Lodge Representative, as Eastern Territory Chief...
View ArticleMachinists Union Demands Answers to JetBlue’s Potential Misuse of...
The IAM is seeking answers to JetBlue’s possible misuse of funds from the Payroll Support Program (PSP), a component of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). In 2020, as a...
View ArticleDetroit Local 698 Members at Swissport on Strike For Respect and Dignity
Thirteen IAM Local 698 (District 60) members at Swissport are on strike for respect and a better contract at the Detroit Metro Airport. The strike began on Friday, April 1. Members rejected a...
View ArticleEdison Fraser Appointed IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Edison Fraser, currently, IAM Transportation Coordinator, to serve as IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff. The creation of the Air...
View ArticleDavid Lehive Appointed IAM Communications Representative
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed David J. Lehive as a Headquarters Communications Representative, effective April 14, 2022. Lehive, formerly the IAM District 141...
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The IAM is Ready
After rigorous preparation by the negotiating committee which represents nearly 700 IAM members working at three separate United Launch Alliance (ULA) locations across the USA, this week marked the...
View ArticleLocal 175 Ready for Negotiations at Harley-Davidson after W3 Center’s Field...
Negotiating committee members from IAM Local 175, along with District 98 Assistant Directing Business Representative Kermit Forbes, Winpisinger Education, and Technology Center (W3) Director Chris...
View ArticleLobby Day for Maryland House Bill 1225
Maryland public library employees took their voices and their message to the State Capitol to lobby lawmakers to support House Bill 1225 which would give public library employees across the Free State...
View ArticleMaryland Local 4 Members Continue Partnership to Assist Military Veterans
IAM Local 4 (District 4) members continue to serve veterans in Charlotte Hall, MD. Their aspirations are an example of coordination with local VSOs (Veterans Service Organization) that the IAM Veterans...
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Transportation Leader visits SEATAC
Richard Johnsen, IAM Chief of Staff to the International President (IPCOS), recently visited members of IAM Air Transport Locals 1351 and 2202 in Washington State. The visit included meetings and...
View ArticleGuide Dogs of America Third Annual “Whatever Event!”
Join GDA | TLC for their third annual “Whatever Event” as we celebrate individuality and independence. This isn’t like any other fundraiser During our Whatever Event, you can support GDA|TLC by doing...
View ArticleIrvine Appointed Education Representative at Winpisinger Center
IAM International President Robert Martinez, Jr., has appointed Jon Irvine from Woodworkers Local W130 and District Lodge W24 as an Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and...
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Machinists Union Leadership Visits Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico...
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 – Hundreds of mechanic and related workers at Lufthansa Technik, Puerto Rico, LLC. in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, are currently voting in a National Mediation Board (NMB)...
View Article5,000 Machinists Union Members at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth Ratify...
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 24, 2022 – Approximately 5,000 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 776 in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday voted to ratify a new...
View ArticleIAM Transportation Workers Represented at ITF Meetings
Last week, IAM Transportation Coordinator Edison Fraser represented the Machinists Union at the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) executive board meeting in London, England. The...
View ArticleIAM Rail Division Will Testify before the Surface Transportation Board on...
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 – Matt Hollis, National Vice President and Special Assistant to the President for Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), will testify before the Surface...
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