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IAM’s Growth on Display in International President’s Organizing Awards
During the 41st IAM Convention, the 6th Annual International President’s Excellence in Organizing Awards were presented to celebrate a historic achievement in the realm of union organizing—a triumph that embodies the spirit of solidarity, determination, and collective action. It is with great pride and admiration that we honor these Districts for their outstanding contributions to
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Get Ready for Deer Season with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Game Lover’s Giveaway
Get ready for the big game season by learning to butcher your own deer – or getting better at it! In the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) new SMART Tips & Tricks: How to Butcher A Deer video series, career butcher and chef Joe Benelli demonstrates the whole process, from skinning, quartering, and deboning to processing
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IAM Union Celebrates Hawaiian History Month
This month, the IAM proudly commemorates Hawaiian History Month, an annual celebration that spotlights Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Queen Lili’uokalani, and the invaluable cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people. IAM members have come forward to share their perspectives on the importance of this celebration, reflecting a collective understanding and appreciation for Hawaiian history and culture.
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IAM Local 774 Members at Textron Aviation Remain On Strike; Ready to Bargain Fair Contract
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 24, 2024 — Nearly 5,000 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 774 (District 70) members at Textron Aviation in Wichita remain on strike after the expiration of the current agreement on Monday, Sept. 23. IAM 774 members overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer and voted to strike. IAM Local
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IAM CORE Apple Leader Meets International President Bryant, Tours IAM Headquarters
In August 2024, workers at the first U.S. unionized Apple Store, represented by the IAM, ratified a new contract after 18 months of bargaining. The union contract included a 10% raise, scheduling improvements, and protections for part-time and current members. It also includes a severance clause, limits on contracted employees, and a clear disciplinary process.
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IAM Local 709 Partners with Lockheed Martin, Technical College on State-of-the-Art Training Facility
IAM Local 709 in Marietta, Ga., has announced a new partnership with Lockheed Martin and the Chattahoochee Technical College’s Aviation Training Academy. Local 709 leaders and representatives from Lockheed Martin attended a ceremony to celebrate the launch of a newly completed, state-of-the-art training facility. The first class of 10 students began their training on Aug.
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Hope and Help in a Times of Need
IAM member Sean Marcil is open about his past struggles with mental illness and substance abuse. But Marcil has used his private pain to help others by obtaining a degree in mental health, helping IAM members in Connecticut, and now, accepting a position with the Grand Lodge as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Assistant Coordinator.
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IAM Union, TWU-IAM Association Win Pay, Pension Increases for 34,000+ American Airlines Members
More than 34,000 members of the TWU-IAM Association, a union alliance of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) at American Airlines, will soon vote on well-deserved pay, pension, license and other premium increases. The Association’s negotiating committees reached tentative agreements with the carrier after roughly a
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IAM Local 774 Members at Textron Aviation Vote to Reject Contract, Strike for Fairness
Nearly 5,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 774 (District 70) at Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kan., have overwhelmingly rejected the company’s offer. The current agreement expires just after midnight, Monday morning, Sept. 23. As a united front, IAM Local 774 members are pursuing improved pay rates, healthcare, and
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SAAB Organizing Win in Indiana
On Sept. 15, 2024 the IAM Organizing Department helped the workers of SAAB Aerospace claim victory in their union election. Organizing Department Grand Lodge Representative Billy Anderson spearheaded the campaign. The SAAB Aerospace campaign in West Lafayette, Ind., concluded with 102 Hoosiers voting in overwhelming support of the IAM. “I couldn’t be prouder and more
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