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IAM Union Members at IKEA in Perryville Strike for Fair Contract
Perryville, MD, Nov. 15, 2024—Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local Lodge I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, began a strike against the employer at midnight on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. On Thursday, Nov. 14, members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposed
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IAM Local 1943 Members Unite to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
In a heartfelt show of solidarity and community spirit, IAM Local 1943 members working at Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill in Middletown, Ohio, successfully organized a donation drive to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. This initiative, which spanned over two weeks, was driven by the dedication and compassion of union members who recognized the urgent need
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Social Security Supporters Warn Against Cuts
As the country prepares for a newly elected Congress in Washington, speakers at the Alliance for Retired Americans symposium are sounding the alarm against cuts to social security. In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT) said social security is a stable program that has weathered recent economic turbulence. Alliance for Retired Americans
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IAM Sponsors Salute-to-Military Hockey Night and Jersey Sales to Benefit GDA | TLC
IAM District 6, Local 388, Local 1191, Local 1010, and Local 1728 sponsored the Quad City Storm’s Salut-to-Military minor league hockey game in Moline, Ill., to raise money for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC). For this year’s special game honoring military service members, IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans
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IAM Volunteers Transform Hope Haven Grounds in Community Service Day
Members of IAM Local 1010, and IAM District 6 recently gathered for their second H.E.L.P.S. event of the year, lending their hands to support Hope Haven, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing vocational, residential, and community living services. Volunteers included members from IAM Local 1010, IAM District 6 Business Representatives, and IAM Grand Lodge Representatives,
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Recognizing Native American Heritage Month: Honoring Contributions and Addressing Inequality
As we embark on Native American Heritage Month this November, the IAM emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the rich traditions, struggles, and significant contributions of Native American communities throughout history. This month serves as a vital opportunity for reflection and action toward equity and justice for Indigenous peoples across the nation. Unions have long been
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Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Make History
On Election Day, voters in Massachusetts approved Question 3, a historic ballot initiative that gives more than 70,000 drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft the right to form a union and finally have a voice on the job. The passage of Question 3 establishes Massachusetts drivers’ right to organize a union across the state’s
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IAM Local 254 Launches Annual Initiative to Support Homeless Des Moines Veterans
In September and October, members of IAM Local 254 and IAM District 6 organized an event under the IAM Midwest Territory H.E.L.P.S. initiative to support homeless veterans in the Des Moines area. Their efforts address the urgent needs of these veterans by collecting winter clothing and hygiene essentials. IAM District 6 had 70 backpacks in
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IAM District 9 Hosts Annual Veterans Brunch
Ahead of Veterans Day, IAM District 9 in St. Louis honored its district’s military veterans at an annual Veterans Appreciation Brunch. The annual event included a free brunch, guest speakers, and recognition of service for each veteran. IAM District 9 has a large membership base of military veterans.
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IAM Local 498 Rebuilds Locomotive to Honor Veterans
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and IAM Local 498 Machinist Sheldon Webster, alongside other IAM members at Metra, recently completed an ambitious project. Metra is the primary commuter rail system in the Chicago metropolitan area, serving the city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs via the Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railway, and other railroads. Webster and
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