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View ArticleIAM Members Working Toward a Bright Future in Aerospace
The 2018 IAM Aerospace Conference was held last week in Fort Worth, TX with nearly 300 delegates in attendance. International President Bob Martinez hosted the conference, which included a tour of the...
View ArticleHelp Needed for IAM Members Affected by Hurricane Florence
Just days after Florence slammed into the North Carolina coast, the monstrous storm’s havoc continues to spread across much of the eastern United States. With a toll of more than 30 lives lost and...
View ArticleNew Jersey Machinists Fight Proposed $20 Million Tax Hike
Members of Local 914 based at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) along with IAM Members and Officers from District 15, Local 447 and from the NJ State Council of Machinists descended on New Jersey’s State...
View ArticleIAM Members are Taking Advantage of Free College Benefit
Having a college degree is more important than ever, and IAM members around the U.S. and Canada are taking advantage of the Free College Benefit offered to members and their families. Since October...
View ArticleDeadline Approaching for Advanced Communicator Program
The registration deadline for the December 2-7 Advanced Communicators Class held by the IAM’s Communication Department is quickly approaching. Do not miss the opportunity to secure your spot by...
View ArticleNew Economic Data Tool Available for IAM Members
IAM members, officers and staff now have a central location to find economic data in sectors important to our union. The IAM Strategic Resources Department built an interactive map showing data from...
View ArticleSupport GDA with a Charity Banquet Program Ad
Guide Dogs of America’s annual Las Vegas charity weekend is on the horizon and arrives November 15-17, 2018. Purchase an ad in the official William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet program for your...
View ArticleConnecticut Local 62A on Strike for Fairness at UTC
About 200 members of IAM Local 62A(District 26) at United Technologies Corp., in Cheshire, CT are striking for a fair contract. Pay at the plant is among the lowest for UTC aerospace plants, said IAM...
View ArticleRailroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Will See Slight Increase Under...
Starting October 1, 2018, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will reduce railroad unemployment and sickness insurance benefits by 6.2 percent, down from the current 6.6 percent reduction, as...
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TTD: Freight rail safety, jobs must not be jeopardized in pursuit of profits
The following is an article by Transportation Trades Department (TTD, AFL-CIO) President Larry Willis. TCU/IAM is an affiliate of TTD’s Rail Labor Division. SEP 20, 2018 MOVEAMERICA BLOG, RAIL...
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Hurricane Florence Resources from Railroad Employees National Health and...
The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan insurance companies are again offering emergency resources to those impacted by Hurricane Florence. They released a flyer that provides details...
View ArticleHouse to Vote on FAA Bill This Week
The House and the Senate Saturday reached consensus on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. The approximately $17 billion, five-year FAA bill will make its way to the...
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I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T. Outreach 501 Program Wichita, KS August 27-31, 2018
IAM DL-70 located in Wichita KS was the site for a Spirit Aerosystems sponsored Outreach 501 training program held, August 27-31, 2018 for a joint labor /management group. Upon completion of the...
View ArticleAre You Registered for this November’s Elections?
Today is Voter Registration Day. Have you registered? Don’t wait, November’s elections will be here before you know it. Register today Our right to vote gives us the power to make a difference. We have...
View ArticleKendall Appointed to Assistant Secretary
International President Bob Martinez and General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes announce the appointment of Paul Kendall to the office of Assistant Secretary. The appointment fills the vacancy from...
View ArticleGuide Dogs of America Graduate Finds Serenity
For nearly 70 years Guide Dogs of America has brought independence to blind and visually impaired individuals from across the United States and Canada. New stories of companionship, confidence and...
View ArticleMachinists on Ground to Help with Florence Recovery
Residents of North Carolina and the surrounding states are still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The massive storm was responsible for more than 30 lives and catastrophic damage from...
View ArticleDeadline Approaching for Advanced Communicator Program
The registration deadline for the December 2-7 Advanced Communicators Class held by the IAM’s Communication Department is quickly approaching. Do not miss the opportunity to secure your spot by...
View ArticleSupport GDA with a Charity Banquet Program Ad
Guide Dogs of America’s annual Las Vegas charity weekend is on the horizon and arrives November 15-17, 2018. Purchase an ad in the official William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet program for your...
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