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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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Maine Congressman Jared Golden Visits IAM Headquarters
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) recently visited the IAM Union Headquarters, restating his commitment to labor rights and Maine’s working families. Why it matters: Golden, a champion for workers and an ally of the IAM, has always worked with our Union to strengthen labor protections for workers in Maine and nationwide. WATCH: Rep. Golden Visits
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November 2024 Wrench and Wood Newsletter
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IAM Union Stands with People of South Korea Amidst Attack on Democracy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2024 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), issued this statement following a dangerous attack on democracy by the South Korean President: “The IAM Union stands firmly for the principles of democracy, both here at home in the United States and Canada and
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🔧 Machinists on the Hill: Fair trade push — Golden’s HQ tour — IKEA workers strike
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IAM Air Transport Organizing Campaigns at Delta, JetBlue Take Center Stage on Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered, which has over 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, recently featured a diverse panel of airline workers from major carriers, including United, American, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue. They shared firsthand accounts of their challenges and vision for a more equitable workplace. The discussion emphasized the need for fair wages, job security, and
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Anne Wiberg Appointed Winpisinger Center Education Representative
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Anne Wiberg as Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md., effective Dec. 1, 2024. This appointment marks Wiberg’s return to the Winpisinger Center. She previously worked at the Center as an Education Representative from 2007-2011: in this role she reviewed and
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IAM Organizing Department Continues Success, Adds 135+ Rail Workers at Alstom in New York
More than 135 full-time and part-time production employees who build and repair rail cars and locomotives at Alstom Transportation in Plattsburgh, N.Y., voted to join the IAM. The workers acknowledged the importance of having a stronger voice in their workplace and decided to join a union. They learned that the IAM already represented their counterparts
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New Jersey State AFL-CIO Joins IAM in Support for Fair Wages for Automotive Technicians Legislation
Trenton, N.J., Dec. 5, 2024 – The New Jersey State AFL-CIO announced its support for the Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act (A4380/S3309), a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fair wages for automotive dealership mechanics across the state. This bipartisan bill seeks to provide these skilled professionals with wages for warranty
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