Y-Tech Comes Home
In the world of Marketing, it’s about bringing people into a like-minded community. The Army wants you to “Be all that you can be” with them. L’Oreal tells us “Because we are worth it” you should buy...
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IAM District 77 Hosts Annual GDA Bike Run and Golf Tournament
IAM District 77, Vadnais Heights, MN, hosts the district’s annual “Hawgs for Dogs” Charity Motorcycle Run and “John Massetti Memorial” Golf Tournament to benefit Guide Dogs of America. IAM District 77,...
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Rail customers argue for investigation of CSX service issues
On Monday, a letter from the Rail Customer Coalition – a large group of shippers and various trade groups – was sent to the leaders of the Senate Commerce and House Transportation &...
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TCU Local 2500 Members Stand with IAM Local 701 on the Picket Line
TCU Lodge 2500 members stand with IAM Local 701 members on strike More than 1,700 IAM-represented auto mechanics from across the Chicago area walked off the job at the stroke of midnight August 1st,...
View ArticleSouthern Territory General Vice President Mark A. Blondin Stands with...
August 21, 2017 – After weeks of negotiations, 271 Machinist members employed by Wyman-Gordon in Houston, TX began a strike calling for a fair and equitable contract from the company. The strike...
View ArticleAn Ongoing Struggle for Human Rights
In a new video, IAM Director of the Women’s and Human Rights Department Rhonda Rogers talks about the Machinists’ history in the fight for racial integration and gender equality. The post An Ongoing...
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Safety, Not Just for the Workplace
IAM members attending the 2017 Safety and Health Conference last week received all types of training to help protect the lives of workers on the job. However, with the opioid crisis reaching nearly...
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IAM Members and Advocates Rally After Blocking Anti-Union Law
IAM members joined thousands of advocates rallying at the Missouri Capitol before delivering over 300,000 registered voter signatures to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office. The signatures were...
View ArticleNTSB preliminary report on PA derailment: brakes were major cause
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report regarding the August 2nd accident of a CSX train in Pennsylvania, which included the derailment of 33 cars. The...
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Houston Machinists Fight for the Next Generation
Deciding to strike is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make. With it comes one of the strongest messages you can send to an employer, but it also bears major consequences for union...
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Women’s Equality Day – August 26th
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women. The amendment was first introduced in 1878. In 1971, the U.S. Congress...
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Martinez, Gruber Visit Chicago Local 701 Auto Mechanics on Strike
IAM International President Bob Martinez and IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber join IAM Local 701 auto mechanics on strike at Naperville Cadillac in Naperville, IL. Nearly...
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Update: CSX CEO Harrison fires back at Rail Customer Coalition
A couple days after letters from the Rail Customers and the STB were made public, CSX CEO Hunter Harrison responded in force. He didn’t mince words when he called the Customers’ accusations “unfounded...
View ArticleInternational President Bob Martinez Rallies Auto Mechanics
International President Bob Martinez rallied Automobile Mechanics Local 701’s strike line in the Midwest Territory, to show support for members standing up for a fair contract. Nearly 2,000 auto...
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North Dakota Local Ready to Get to the Bargaining Table
The negotiating committee for IAM Local 2525 prepare for upcoming negations by attending a Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committees program at the William W. Winpisinger Center. Top Left:...
View ArticleTreat MBTA Mechanics with the Respect They Deserve
Massachusetts Rep. Michael Capuano joined IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President Jimmy Conigliaro, Sr., IAM Local 264 members and their supporters at a rally with the INVEST NOW coalition to show...
View ArticleOhio Members Strike for Fair Contract
Nearly 50 members of IAM Local 1471 at Mahle Engine Components hit the picket line this week after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract proposal from the company and voting to strike. The members work...
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Association to American: “Comprehensive” Proposal is Garbage
In an internal communication to TWU-IAM Association members at American Airlines, Kerry Philipovitch and David Seymour—American executives who have not attended one negotiating session—claim the...
View ArticleRRB Release – Deemed Service Month Credits
In a recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB): Railroad Retirement benefits are based on months of service and earnings credits. Earnings are creditable up to certain annual maximums on...
View ArticleIAM Stands with Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
General Vice President Sito Pantoja issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Harvey: “The IAM stands with our sisters and brothers in Texas and Louisiana who are suffering from the...
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