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IAM Headquarters Ends Year of Charity by Giving Back to Local Retired Military Veterans
Staff members from IAM Headquarters collected household goods and traveled to a nearby military veterans home in Saint Marys County, Md., to deliver small packages of items to the residents. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, where the staff is represented by the IAM, is an assisted living and skilled nursing facility run by the Maryland Veterans
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chuck Bennett Appointed Southern Territory Special Representative
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Chuck Bennett, a longtime IAM activist and leader, as an IAM Southern Territory Special Representative, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Bennett is currently the President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District W2021 in Lake Charles, La., and President of the Machinist Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council. He is
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IAM Thanks Rick Mickschl for Career of Service, Welcomes Terry Kimmel as Midwest Territory Chief of Staff
The IAM is bidding farewell to IAM Midwest Territory Chief of Staff Rick Mickschl, who has announced his retirement. IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of Terry Kimmel as the Territory’s incoming Chief of Staff. Both moves are effective Jan. 1, 2025. Mickschl had served as Directing Business Representative of IAM District
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