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IAM Union’s Recent Contract Ratification at Boeing Helps Boost Pay and Benefits for Boeing South Carolina Workers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2024 — In a recent victory for workers, 33,000 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751 and W24 members working at Boeing in Washington state, Oregon, and California recently ratified an industry-leading contract. The agreement, reached after a nearly two-month strike, not only secures historic wage and benefit gains for The post IAM Union’s Recent Contract Ratification at Boeing Helps Boost Pay and Benefits for Boeing South Carolina Workers appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

APWU POWER’s Women’s History Month Program (Virtual by Zoom)

APWU POWER invites you to join its Women’s History Month Program by Zoom, on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The program will start at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time and adjourn by 6:00 p.m. Though free to attend, registration is only open to APWU members and retired dues paying APWU members. March 8, 2025 - 12:00PMVirtual Via ZoomNationalNoNo2025-03-08 00:00:00https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuCqqzwtE9DH7A1nrp8MEKdI1U6v4JMbAPWU POWER’s Women’s History Month Program (Virtual by Zoom)You Are Invited: APWU POWER invites you to join its Women’s History Month Program by Zoom, on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The program will start at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time and adjourn by 6:00 p.m. Registration: Only APWU Members and Retired Dues Paying APWU Members are authorized to participate and registration is free. Once registered, participants will receive confirmation by email, along with a link to join the seminar by Zoom. Focus: The program will focus on “Preserving Your Mental Health” and will highlight women making a difference in APWU POWER. To Register Click on This Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuCqqzwtE9DH7A1nrp8MEKdI1U6v4JMb Trouble Registering: If you have trouble registering, contact Hannah Decker, Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer, at hdecker@apwu.org. To Join the Zoom Link on March 8th: APWU members should log on to the Zoom Link emailed to them starting at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Additional Information: For additional information, contact the Research and Education Department at jrobinson@apwu.org. 00Continue reading

Ronnie Gonzalez Appointed Midwest Territory Special Representative

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Ronnie Gonzalez as an IAM Midwest Territory Special Representative, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Gonzalez’s dedication to his community and peers has been evident throughout his career. Gonzalez has served as IAM Mechanics’ Union Local 701 Business Representative since 2020. Gonzalez has been a member of the IAM for The post Ronnie Gonzalez Appointed Midwest Territory Special Representative appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Stephen Jordan Appointed Aerospace Coordinator

IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of Stephen Jordan as Aerospace Coordinator, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Jordan brings extensive experience to the role, serving as President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District 75 since 2020. His career with the IAM began long before, marked by significant achievements and leadership positions: Elected The post Stephen Jordan Appointed Aerospace Coordinator appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Alabama Local 2003 Brings Holiday Happiness to Families Facing Child Cancer Diagnoses

For the fifth year in a row, IAM Local 2003 made a charitable donation on Thanksgiving to the Ronald McDonald House and Children’s Hospital of Mobile, Ala., two organizations that are close to the Local’s heart. In 2007, the then 5-year-old daughter of Local 2003 Community Service Chair Heath McCormick was battling cancer at the The post Alabama Local 2003 Brings Holiday Happiness to Families Facing Child Cancer Diagnoses appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

UAW Applauds Passage of Unemployment Insurance Reform as Michigan Legislature Takes First Step to Deliver on Working-Class Priorities

Michigan workers and the UAW celebrated a landmark victory as the state legislature approved a significant reform to the unemployment insurance system. The post UAW Applauds Passage of Unemployment Insurance Reform as Michigan Legislature Takes First Step to Deliver on Working-Class Priorities appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Pittsburgh Labor Collects Busloads of Gifts for Families

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Pittsburgh Labor Collects Busloads of Gifts for Families Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. On Dec. 5, the Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council held its annual "Stuff the Bus" toy drive for families in need. Hundreds of new toys were loaded by volunteers onto double buses driven by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 85 members and delivered to distribution centers around the Pittsburgh area. This charitable event has grown over the years, providing thousands of local families with gifts to put under the tree. Santa Claus himself even made an appearance this year and posed with labor council volunteers in front of a standing-room-only bus.  Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 12/11/2024 - 10:13Continue reading

Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide

Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide Buying union-made is an important act of solidarity that helps support good union jobs in America.Working people value the hard work and craftsmanship that goes into the products and services we make and provide. That’s true during this holiday season and every day of the year.That’s why we’re pleased to share our annual Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide. Check It OutNo matter what you celebrate or how, we want to help you find the perfect gift for your friends and family that you can also feel good about buying. The gifts listed in our guide are made by workers who stood together for family-supporting wages and good benefits.And these workers’ contracts helped other nonunion workers, too. When union members secure higher wages, it influences employers in the same industry to raise wages for nonunion employees in order to stay competitive. When you buy union, you’re supporting workers everywhere—and lifting their communities.This is a big, comprehensive guide with a newly added video game section, in light of big recent organizing wins in the video game industry, as well as our very own AFL-CIO Union Store.Here is the full list of categories in the 2024 guide:Apparel and AccessoriesBeauty ProductsBig SpenderBooks, Stationery Stores and SubscriptionsGames and ToysHomemade GiftsKitchen and HomewareSports EquipmentStocking StuffersTicketsVideo GamesWine, Beer and SpiritsHappy shopping! And remember: If you’re shipping gifts this year, our letter carriers, mail handlers and postal workers at the U.S. Postal Service are union members, too. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 12/11/2024 - 10:48Continue reading

IAM Rail Division Members Help Amtrak Achieve Record-Breaking Ridership

Amtrak has set a historic milestone with an all-time ridership record of 32.9 million passengers during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This milestone was achieved due to the hard work and dedication of IAM Rail Division members from IAM District 19 and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), who are committed to providing the highest level of The post IAM Rail Division Members Help Amtrak Achieve Record-Breaking Ridership appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Washington State Council of Machinists Host Final Political Conference of the Year

The Washington State Council of Machinists, led by State Council President Steve Miller (District 160 President and DBR), wrapped up its fourth and final political and legislative conference of the year in Tacoma, Wash., by bringing together IAM members and elected officials from across the state. The conference featured a packed agenda of speakers from The post Washington State Council of Machinists Host Final Political Conference of the Year appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading

Locals Encouraged to Apply for the Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant

We are excited to announce the Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant. Brother Wagoner, 30-year member of the IAM and retired director of the Winpisinger Center, believed that expanding opportunities for Leadership training was critical to our future growth and strength as a Union. The Grant provides financial support for locals that want to send current and emerging The post Locals Encouraged to Apply for the Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading