Machinists Condemn Announcement Cancelling Federal Worker Pay Increase
The White House recently announced plans to cancel scheduled pay raises for civilian federal workers. An across-the-board 2.1 percent pay increase and locality pay increase for federal workers had been...
View ArticleLabor Day Around Our Union
IAM members across the U.S. and Canada were out in force on Labor Day showing the world that organized labor is making a resurgence. Check out some of these Labor Day social media posts, but first a...
View ArticleIAM CREST’s New Jersey Apprenticeship Program Secures $230K Grant
IAM CREST’s Youth Transition to Work Program received another year of grant funding starting September 1, 2018. The nearly $230,000 grant is from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce...
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First Contract for District 751 Members at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station
On August 13th, mechanics and technicians who maintain the U.S. Navy P-3 Orion planes at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island overwhelmingly ratified a first collective bargaining agreement. The workers...
View ArticleWhy We Say ‘No’ to Kavanaugh
The Machinists Union sent a letter to every U.S. Senator urging them to oppose the confirmation of D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate Judiciary Committee is...
View ArticleTCU Carmen Division Wins Arbitration – Re-establishes Lead Carman Positions
On February 15, 2016, CSX abolished the Lead Man Positions at Evansville, IN in the Transportation Yard on all three shifts, seven days a week. According to the CBA, the differential rate for Lead...
View ArticleUnion Plus Mortgage Company Available to TCU Members
Since the 2017 inception of the union-owned Union Plus Mortgage Company (UPMC), the program has expanded to several new states. UPMC offers mortgages to qualified active and retired union members,...
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Disney Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract with Historic Raises
TCU Local 1908 – Thank you to all the stewards and members that helped with the vote over the last two days. TCU/IAM members working at Walt Disney World overwhelmingly voted to approve the recent...
View ArticleInternational President Martinez Announces New Executive Council Assignments
IAM International President Bob Martinez announced, effective October 1, 2018, Southern Territory General Vice President Mark Blondin will become General Vice President of the newly formed Aerospace...
View ArticleWe Won with Dignity
It was the perfect stage at the Aerospace Conference for IAM’s Southern Territory General Vice President Mark A. Blondin to recognize the hard work of a few leaders from District 70 in Wichita, KS....
View ArticleMachinists Remember, Honor the 9/11 Fallen
Today we mark the 17th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, when 2,977 innocent people lost their lives as four commercial aircraft were hijacked and used as weapons. At the World...
View Article2018 IAM Aerospace Conference Kicks Off in Fort Worth
More than 300 delegates were on hand as the 2018 IAM Aerospace Conference opened Tuesday in Fort Worth, TX, the hometown of the conference’s chair IAM International President Bob Martinez. “This...
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OSHA Partners With NOAA to Protect Workers during Disasters
A reminder that OSHA has resources to help keep workers safe when faced with natural and man-made disasters. Hurricane season peaks in September, and wildfires are still burning throughout the...
View ArticleLiderazgo español que surgiré en octubre
En este difícil panorama político actual, las clases de Liderazgo en español son más importantes que nunca. Hoy, más que nunca, la diversidad se ha convertido en la clave para mantener lo que tenemos,...
View ArticleSpanish Leadership I Coming Up In October
In today’s difficult political landscape the Spanish Leadership classes are more important than ever before. Today, more than ever, diversity has become the key to maintaining what we have with a...
View ArticleSupport GDA with Teddy the Dog Purchases this Month
September is National Guide Dog Month and Teddy the Dog Apparel will donate $3 from each purchase of their custom “Always by my Guide” T-shirts and bags to Guide Dogs of America. Show off your style...
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IAM Mechanics Local 701 Joins Vocational Training Partnership with Chicago...
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces a $12 million investment in career and technical education at Chicago’s Prosser Career Academy High School. IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 will assist the...
View ArticleIP Martinez, GVP Allen Visit Members in San Diego
International President Bob Martinez along with Western Territory General Vice President Gary Allen, and other Grand Lodge and District Lodge staff members toured United Technologies (UTC) and Solar...
View ArticleA New Local Lodge and New Leaders for the IAM in Canada
The Machinists Union recently welcomed more than 2,400 new members, as Local Lodge 1231 was chartered to represent Personal Service Workers in the Toronto area. A group of new leaders took part in the...
View ArticleAerospace Conference: Jobs, Security, Prosperity
Aerospace workers represented by the Machinists Union gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, for a conference to discuss the industry, jobs and new technology, including 3D printing. Members also toured the...
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