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Firefighters and Paramedics begin Negotiations Preparations
IAM members of Local W33 recently traveled to the William Winpisinger Education Center (W3) in Hollywood, Maryland. The three-member team who participated were IAM Local W33 President Dan Sweney, District 5, Business Representative Jeff Hoopan, and IAM Local 33 Steward Steffan Tveit, who began the one-week negotiation preparation for firefighters and paramedics on a new
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Kentucky Lockheed Martin Members Win Strong First Agreement
More than 300 IAM Local 219 (District 1888) members at Lockheed Martin at Bluegrass Station near Lexington, Ky., voted to ratify their first agreement recently. The new four-year deal comes on the heels of their recent successful organizing campaign. Lockheed Martin employees’ decision to join the IAM highlights the growing momentum at Bluegrass Station among
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October 3 Marks Latina Equal Pay Day
Today, October 3, 2024, we mark the day when Latinas catch up to what white men earned in the previous year. Despite being one of the fastest-growing demographics and wielding significant economic and political influence, Latinas continue to earn significantly less, highlighting a persistent and unjust economic disparity in our country. In 2023, the wage
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IAM Members On Strike at Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2, 2024 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Midwest Territory releases the following statement regarding IAM members on strike at Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee: Approximately 43 IAM members at Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee voted to reject the company’s final offer and overwhelmingly voted to strike on
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IAM Representatives Participate in Veterans Administration’s Advisory Committee
IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Veterans Services Assistant Coordinator Bryan Stymacks know a thing or two about the benefits process used by the Veterans Administration (VA). They have handled almost 1,000 claims since the IAM stood up our own Veterans Services department in 2022. So they were well versed and ready to help
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Following management missteps that have injected unnecessary delays and distractions into labor talks, Boeing executives make another error: Axing health benefits for 33,000 families while claiming they want to win back trust from workers
SEATTLE – In yet another misstep by Boeing executives in the midst of a spirited strike by essential frontline workers at Boeing facilities in Washington, California, and Oregon, Boeing executives made the error today of unceremoniously axing healthcare coverage for 33,000 families, a move that is quickly drawing criticism on many fronts. Workers were informed
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Southern Territory Leadership Visits Local 774 Textron Aviation Strike Line
Leaders from the IAM Southern Territory visited Local 774’s strike line at Textron Aviation this week to show solidarity and support. As the strike enters its second week, the presence of IAM leadership underscores the importance of unity in the ongoing fight for fair wages and improved working conditions. After six weeks of negotiations,
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IAM International President Brian Bryant Shows Support for Striking Members at Boeing
As the nation’s largest strike continues at Boeing, IAM International President Brian Bryant recently visited members from IAM Districts 751 and W24 on the picket lines in Washington and Portland. IAM District 751 and District W24 represent Boeing workers in Washington, Oregon, and California. Bryant’s visit symbolizes the widespread support from IAM members across North
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IAM Union Celebrates Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
In observance of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we are reminded of the vibrant contributions and the indelible impact of the Latino community within our industries, the labor movement, and our nation. As advocates for workers’ rights, we take immense pride in representing a diverse array of Latinos and Latinas across various sectors. Their hard
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IAM Local 774 Members Demand More for Families, Wichita Community as Textron Aviation Strike Enters Second Week
WICHITA, Kan. Sept. 30, 2024 – Approximately 5,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kan., are standing strong on the picket lines for a fair contract as a strike of the general aviation company enters a second week. The IAM Union released the following
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