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July 4th 2018
On July 4, 1776, those who signed the Declaration of Independence proudly stated that all people are “created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights that among...
View ArticleIAM Honors Aviation High School Graduates
Aviation High School recently held its annual graduation ceremony. Approximately 440 students received their high school diploma, with many earning their Airframe and Powerplant licenses certifying...
View ArticleMachinists at Setco Agree to Another Three
If your office is a “Big Rig” or a heavy duty truck, then you know you are going to need a clutch that goes the distance. That’s where the IAM comes in. Machinist members from IAM Local Lodge 1387 who...
View ArticleShow Us How You Celebrate Freedom
We know how hard Machinists go on the 4th of July. BBQ and fireworks? Check. Water balloon fights and parades? Of course. So let’s see it! Post your July 4th selfies in the comments of our Facebook...
View ArticleAttend Iowa’s 2018 Statewide Convention
Iowa members will discuss what’s next for the state chapter this year during their convention. The post Attend Iowa’s 2018 Statewide Convention appeared first on Retired Americans . This article was...
View ArticleSupreme Court Rules Against Worker Freedom
Statement of Robert Roach, Jr., President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Janus v. AFSCME Council 31: “The Supreme Court’s ruling in...
View ArticleJanus v. AFSCME Serves as a Reminder to Organize
On June 27 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of corporations in the case of Janus v. AFSCME. Conservative donors like the Koch brothers have long strived to bleed unions dry of resources that...
View ArticleNoVa Lox and Bagels Brunch Event
Come join Alliance members in Virginia for a brunch discussion group. The post NoVa Lox and Bagels Brunch Event appeared first on Retired Americans . This article was first posted on Alliance for...
View ArticleSocial Security’s Finances Remain Strong, Annual Trustees Reports Show
Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable Would Give Medicare a Boost The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the...
View ArticleRally to Keep Baltimore Social Security Office Open
Join MD/DC Alliance members as they rally to encourage the Social Security Administration to keep its Baltimore field office open. The post Rally to Keep Baltimore Social Security Office Open appeared...
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Mobilize for Retirement Security at our 2018 National Membership Meeting
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View ArticleForum on VA Hospitals, Layoffs & Union Busting
The post Forum on VA Hospitals, Layoffs & Union Busting appeared first on Retired Americans . This article was first posted on Alliance for Retired Americans website. Click here to visit that page....
View ArticleMajority of Congress Failed to Support Retirees Last Year
2017 Voting Record Report Details Which Senators and Members of Congress Voted to Protect Retirement Security Washington, DC – The Alliance for Retired Americans today released its 2017 voting record...
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2018 SNAP Call-In Day
The Trump Administration wants to add new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to more than 40 million Americans, to the 2018 farm...
View ArticleSmartphone feature provides immediate access to Veterans Crisis Line
VA has announced that service members and Veterans can connect to the Veterans Crisis Line using these simple words. The Siri function on Apple’s iPhone and the Google Assistant function on Android...
View ArticleCorpus Christ, TX Local Prepares for DynCorp Negotiations
Negotiating Committee for IAM Local 2916 from Corpus Christi, TX, along with staff members from District 776, participated in the Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committee’s program at the...
View ArticleTaking Care of the Machinists at Boeing
In 1936, the IAMAW signed its first contract with Boeing in Seattle. Little did anyone know this relationship would last for nearly a century. “The Machinists Union and Boeing have become synonymous...
View ArticleHere’s How the Machinists Celebrated Freedom
Before the 4th of July, we put out a call for IAM members to share photos of how they celebrate our nation’s independence. Here are some of our favorites. Thanks to everyone who participated! Posted...
View ArticleFederal Worker Executive Orders: What Civil Servants Need to Know
Machinists Union (IAM) and NFFE Federal District 1 (NFFE-IAM) members at a growing number of federal agencies are reporting drastic changes to work rules and procedures. More changes can be expected as...
View ArticleSupreme Corp.
A day after the White House nominated Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Supreme Court justice, the Machinists Union’s legal team is sharing their concerns after reviewing Kavanaugh’s disturbing judicial...
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