Jobs with Justice
Just days ago, it was a breathtaking scene in the sky as another Atlas 5 Rocket was triumphantly launched from Florida. The day marked the 77th successful Atlas 5 mission since the rocket’s introduction. As always, it was a badge of … Read more
On March 23, 2018 workers at UTC Aerospace Systems in Everett, WA, who build landing gear for the 737, 747 and 767 tanker, voted overwhelmingly for union representation by IAM District 751. Below are a few excerpts from the latest … Read more
Since 1967, 10,000 737s have been proudly built by members of IAM District 751. The stunning accomplishment is now being recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for the most commercial jets ever built. Guinness first awarded the … Read more
Nearly 50 delegates to the Washington Machinists Council hit the state capitol in Olympia last week to be the voice of working families across the state. Prior to their lobbying efforts, Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib and State Sen. Karen … Read more
“This is the power of Collective Bargaining in black and white,” said IAM’s Southern Territory General Vice President Mark A. Blondin proudly, holding the final agreement. “Thousands of Machinists and their families will proposer from this IAM/Lockheed Martin Contract. General … Read more
In a recent Las Cruces Sun-Times letter to the editor , New Mexico Local 2515 member Brian Breitag exposed the misleading claims of right-to-work (RTW) proponents. “’Right to work for less’ laws are a sham with one purpose in mind, … Read more
According to an article published in the Washington Post this week, Lockheed Martin’s largest customer is the U.S. Government. “Of Lockheed Martin’s $51 billion in sales last year, nearly 70 percent, or $35.2 billion, came from sales to the U.S. government. … Read more
Below is an article provided by IAM District 751 and was originally posted in 2009. We are reissuing it today in honor of Black History Month. The IAM lost a true hero and friend when brother Roman Mayfield passed away … Read more
With a stroke of the pen, everything can change for the close to 4200 Machinists and their families whose lives will be touched by the Lockheed Martin Negotiations taking place in San Antonio, TX over the next few weeks. The … Read more
Clinton “C.L.” Williams was joined by coworkers, fellow Machinists and Western Territory General Vice President Gary Allen recently at a retirement celebration to honor his 65 years of membership and service to the IAM. C.L. initiated into Chula Vista, CA … Read more