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IAM District 54/Local 439 Issues Statement on Informational Picketing at Village of Northfield

Northfield, OH, December 20, 2024 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), District Lodge 54, Local 439, issued a statement about their informational picketing regarding Northfield Mayor Jennifer Domzalski’s actions against IAM Union members working for the Village of Northfield’s service department:  “Our members have proudly served the residents of Northfield with excellence The post IAM District 54/Local 439 Issues Statement on Informational Picketing at Village of Northfield appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

2025 Biennial Conference of the APWU National Postal Press Association

The 2025 Biennial Conference of the APWU National Postal Press Association will take place from July 29 to August 1 in Altoona, Iowa. A full day of workshops will precede the conference on July 29. This event, established in 1967, aligns with the PPA’s mission to help communicators enhance their roles in informing and energizing our union membership. The four-day program will include diverse communication-related topics, general sessions, networking opportunities, and a dinner with plans to host an awards banquet. The venue is The Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel, located at 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, with a guestroom rate of $149.00 per night plus taxes (currently 12%) available in the conference block. Reservations must be made by midnight (12:00:00 AM CST) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, or before the reserved rooms are sold out. Post-cutoff date, the hotel will assess total reservations and release rooms accordingly.   Below is your hotel link information: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1609/PrairieMeadowsRacetrackandCasino/auth   Group Code: APWU0725 Attendee Password: 863002485 July 29, 2025 - 8:00AM to August 1, 2025 - 5:00PMPrairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel1 Prairie Meadows Drive  Altoona, IA 50009 NationalNoYeshttps://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1609/PrairieMeadowsRacetrackandCasino/auth Group Code: APWU0725 Attendee Password: 863002485 00Continue reading→

Sending You Happy Holiday Wishes from IAM Air Transport Territory

Dear IAM Air Transport Family, As we approach the holidays, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to each and every member of the IAM Air Transport family in this season of gratitude and unity. The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for travel, and many of you will be working The post Sending You Happy Holiday Wishes from IAM Air Transport Territory appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Honoring Heroes: IAM Local 1125 Participates in Wreaths Across America

Members of IAM Local 1125 proudly joined their community recently to participate in the annual Wreaths Across America event in Alpine, California. This solemn and meaningful ceremony honors fallen veterans by placing wreaths on their graves, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered during the holiday season. SEE PHOTOS OF THE EVENT HERE. The event took place The post Honoring Heroes: IAM Local 1125 Participates in Wreaths Across America appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Union Leaders Visit with Local 712 Members in Montreal

IAM Union International President Brian Bryant and IAM Union Canadian Territory General Vice President David Chartrand recently visited members of IAM Local 712 at the Airbus and Bombardier facilities in Montreal, Canada. Today I met with IAM members at Airbus and Bombardier in Montreal, Canada. 🇨🇦 Awesome to see their skill and dedication. We’re proud The post IAM Union Leaders Visit with Local 712 Members in Montreal appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Les dirigeants du syndicat de l’AIM rendent visite aux membres de la section locale 712 à Montréal

Brian Bryant, Président International de l’AIM, et David Chartrand, Vice-Président Général du territoire canadien de l’AIM, ont récemment rendu visite aux membres de la section locale 712 dans les installations d’Airbus et de Bombardier à Montréal, au Canada. Today I met with IAM members at Airbus and Bombardier in Montreal, Canada. 🇨🇦 Awesome to see The post Les dirigeants du syndicat de l’AIM rendent visite aux membres de la section locale 712 à Montréal appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Midwest Territory Helps Feed Illinois Children With Annual Volunteer Event

IAM Midwest Territory staff recently conducted their annual charity event at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Schaumburg, Ill., as part of the IAM H.E.L.P.S. in the Community program. The IAM Midwest Territory staff volunteers assisted in packing 143 boxes of meals, which will provide 85 children with a daily meal for an entire year. The post IAM Midwest Territory Helps Feed Illinois Children With Annual Volunteer Event appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Anthony Wickersham Appointed Aerospace Coordinator

IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of IAM Midwest Territory Grand Lodge Representative Tony Wickersham to serve as Aerospace Coordinator, effective Jan. 1, 2025. “Tony is a union man down to his core,” said Bryant. “His dedication to representing IAM members is clear. He’s held many positions and gained valuable experience as The post Anthony Wickersham Appointed Aerospace Coordinator appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

MI postal union speaking out against proposed USPS cuts

https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2024-12-19/consumer/mi-postal-union-speaking-out-against-proposed-mail-slowdown/a94188-1Thursday, December 19, 2024Protecting ServiceU.S. Mail is Not for Sale!As Michiganders mail their Christmas cards and gifts, postal union members warn that proposed changes could slow mail delivery. The plan to cut costs in the Postal Service includes ending evening pickups in remote regions, holding some mail overnight before processing, and reducing transportation frequency, potentially causing widespread delays - especially in rural communities.Continue reading→

IAM Union Local 1343 Members Raised $22,000 Over the Past Decade for Toys For Tots

Sometimes, the spirit of giving is contagious, especially at Christmas. At IAM Local 1343, it all started with the goodwill of co-workers in the Shreveport diesel shop, shared for as long as anyone can remember. This Toys For Tots campaign began in 2014 and now celebrates a decade of selfless giving to needy families. Ty The post IAM Union Local 1343 Members Raised $22,000 Over the Past Decade for Toys For Tots appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→