IAM Air Transport Territory Launches New Hire Orientation Program
The IAM Air Transport Territory is excited to announce its New Hire Orientation Program, which is now being presented to new IAM members in the air transport industry. “I am very excited to introduce...
View ArticleSpecial Assistant Josh Hartford Joins District, Local Leadership on Listening...
Josh Hartford, IAM Special Assistant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division, recently traveled to Barstow, CA to visit with members of IAM Local 706 (District 19). More than 200...
View ArticleMeet the 2022 IAM Photo Contest Winners and Order Your 2023 IAM Calendar Today
The winners of the 2022 IAM Photo Contest have been named and the 2023 Calendar, featuring the winning photos, is now available for order. Winning photos are featured in the 2023 IAM Calendar. To order...
View ArticleAlabama Local 2003 Starts Scholarship Program for Future Aerospace Workers
IAM Local 2003 in Alabama voted recently to establish five $1,000 scholarships that will benefit local students hoping to take Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) testing. IAM Local 2003 members at Fort...
View ArticleAerospace General Vice President Mark Blondin to Retire After Historic IAM...
IAM Aerospace General Vice President Mark Blondin, a 44-year member who has led IAM aerospace workers at the international and district levels, as well as the IAM’s Southern Territory, will retire from...
View ArticleMaine Lobstering Industry Catches Major Victory as Court Delays Crippling...
The Maine Lobstering Union released the following statement following a court ruling delaying a decision on lobstering restrictions: “The Maine Lobstering Union is pleased that Judge Boasberg in the...
View ArticleOrganize and fly, together: Delta Workers Gain Full Support from Three Major...
ATLANTA (November 21, 2022) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters...
View ArticleMachinists Support Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines
This past week, Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC) held its annual charity drive in Las Vegas. Hundreds of Machinists Union members and GDA/TLC supporters from all over the...
View ArticleCharity Weekend Celebrates Millions Raised by Machinists Union Members for...
Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC) hosted its 2022 Las Vegas Charity Weekend with three fundraising events and an informational presentation leading up to its 41st Annual William...
View ArticleOhio Air Force Base Workers Vote for Machinists Union Strength
Twenty-five workers of Valiant Government Services employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM recently. The new members are HVAC Techs, electricians,...
View ArticleIAM Air Transport GVP Johnsen’s Message to Delta Air Lines Workers
WATCH: Video message from IAM Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen My name is Richie Johnsen. I’m the General Vice President for the Air Transport Territory of the International...
View ArticleIAM Mourns Loss of Retired Winpisinger Center Director Chris Wagoner
The IAM is mourning the passing of Chris Wagoner, who recently retired as Director of the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Wagoner, 60, with his family by his side, passed...
View ArticleA Thanksgiving Message From IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr.
Dear Fighting Machinists, Thanksgiving gives us all an opportunity to thank the people we care about and cherish in our lives. As one of the largest and most diverse labor unions in North America, IAM...
View ArticleLocal 2003 Veterans Committee Chair Organizes Resource Fair for Military Vets
IAM Local 2003 Veterans Committee Chairperson Pamela Evans recently organized a resource fair for military veterans in her Alabama community. “My main goal for the entire event was to provide resources...
View ArticleMachinists Union Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November marks Native American Heritage Month to pay tribute to Native American people and their many sacrifices, diverse contributions, and achievements. The IAM is grateful and proud to celebrate...
View ArticleIAM District 9 Celebrates Machinists Union Veterans with 10th Annual Brunch...
IAM District 9 recently hosted its 10th annual veteran’s brunch organized by District 9 Business Representative Tracy Gardner in his second time leading the event, which began under retired District 9...
View ArticleNative Women’s Equal Pay Day is November 30
Native American Heritage Month not only serves as a time to celebrate the rich legacy of indigenous peoples but it also reminds us of the work that needs to be done to achieve pay equity. Native women...
View ArticleHow to Support the IAM’s Favorite Charity, Guide Dogs of America, on Giving...
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day for people across the world to give back to their communities and help their favorite charities. The IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines,...
View ArticleLMI Aerospace Workers in St. Louis File for Election to Join Machinists Union
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to represent approximately 50 LMI Aerospace employees in St....
View ArticleMachinists Union Members Vote to Ratify Stronger Contract with Nordson,...
AMHERST, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2022 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1802 (District 54) today voted to ratify a stronger contract at the Nordson...
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