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IAM wood, pulp and paper workers are doubling down on efforts to organize their industry and grow bargaining power. Two more organizers will be added to the Woodworkers Department, International President Robert Martinez Jr. announced at the 2019 IAM Wood, … Read more
IAM Local 708 members in Wichita, KS have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC), securing a one-year contract that comes with substantial increases and security for the future. “I admire the strength and solidarity of … Read more
Support a Guide Dogs of America (GDA) guide dog by taking part in their online silent auction June 12 – 19, 2019. Bidding is easy and you can choose from a wide variety of items, destinations and events to choose … Read more
The Union Plus Scholarship Program announced its 2019 winners totaling $170,000 in scholarships. The list of 108 students includes members of two IAM families who were recognized for their academic achievement and exhibition of union values. Kaitlyn Neal of Las … Read more
Winning a Wimpy is a good thing. The IAM recognized excellence in labor communications at its Communications Conference (CommCon) in Nevada. The ceremony took place June 6 in front of communicators from across North America, who learned it is okay … Read more
As first reported by The Stand (A news service of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions), the Washington State congressional delegation sent a letter to Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg and Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez … Read more
The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank, an independent federal agency that issues loans to foreign buyers purchasing U.S.-built products. The Ex-Im Bank’s ability to support U.S. manufacturers and workers, particularly in the aerospace industry, one of the last sectors in which the … Read more
The 2019 IAM Communications Conference in Las Vegas concludes today and its nearly 200 delegates took part in a program that included guest speakers, discussion panels and group sessions. IAM International President Bob Martinez opened day two with remarks to … Read more
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, the IAM remembers the more than 156,000 troops who took part in the invasion of Nazi-occupied France and ultimately liberate Western Europe, defeat Nazi Germany and end the Second World War. … Read more