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So-called Department of Government Efficiency Would be Responsible for Nearly 500,000 Veteran Layoffs if Musk and Ramaswamy Execute Stated Plans
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), a union representing 110,000 federal employees, is sounding the alarm about what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – an unofficial entity operating outside of the federal government – would do to our nation’s veterans if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy achieve their stated
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IAM Salutes Retiring Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen on Historic Career, Welcomes Robert ‘Bobby’ Martinez to Executive Council
The IAM is bidding farewell to one of its most esteemed leaders, Gary R. Allen, as he retires from his role as General Vice President. Allen’s departure marks the end of a transformative chapter for the union, but it also opens the door for Western Territory Chief of Staff Robert “Bobby” Martinez to take on
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IAM Organizing Department Win at Fort Jackson in South Carolina
On Oct. 29th, 46 Soldier Support Institute (SSI) workers at Fort Jackson in SC overwhelmingly voted to join the IAM. The SSI workers had heard from the other 800 unionized workers at the Fort about the benefits of being union, and were encouraged to join the local. IAM Organizing Department Special Representative Jerry McCarty and
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IAM Union Members at IKEA Perryville to Enter Federal Mediation as Strike Continues
Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Nov. 14, 2024. In a new development, IAM and IKEA will meet with a federal mediator
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Important Changes Coming to the IAM Group Medicare Part D Rx Program
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is from October 15, 2024, through December 7, 2024. We wanted to make you aware that Major Changes are Coming to the IAM Group Medicare Part D Rx Program in 2025! As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, beginning January 1, 2025, the federal government is implementing significant changes that will impact
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IAM Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The IAM proudly celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, designated by the Biden administration from Nov. 17 through Nov. 23, 2024. This week serves as an important reminder of the vital role that apprenticeship programs play in developing the skilled workforce necessary for a competitive American economy. “Apprenticeships have been the cornerstone of workforce training for over
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IAM, Supporters, and Service Dog Advocates Gather for the 2024 GDA | TLC Charity Week
Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC) brought together IAM members, supporters, and service dog advocates for a week of celebration and fundraising, held this year from Nov. 14–16, 2024, in Las Vegas. This year’s theme, “Happy Tails, Happy Trails,” echoed throughout the week, which was highlighted by donors’ generosity and
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NLRB Ruling Making Captive Audience Meetings Illegal is a Win for Workers’ Rights
Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), issued a statement today on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision to make mandatory captive audience meetings illegal: “This is a major victory for workers across the United States. Companies use these meetings to pressure and mislead employees about
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IAM Rail Division, Union Coalition Unite to Save Illinois Public Transit
Public transportation agencies across the country are facing a financial crisis, and the Chicago region is no exception. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), which oversees Metra, CTA, and Pace, faces a $1.03 billion budget shortfall. This shortfall could lead to significant service cuts, impacting commuters and workers across the region. Recognizing the urgency of the
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🤝 Machinists on the Hill: United we stand
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