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IAM Members Win Strong New Contract with Schneider Electric
Nearly 200 IAM Union members have ratified a new three-year master agreement with Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation company. The national agreement covers IAM Local 831 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Local 2574 in Huntington, Ind.; and Local 619 in Lexington, Ky. The contract also covers members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Taking a Stand Against Suicide
Thousands of people commit suicide annually in the U.S. The IAM’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is helping to spread the word and offering solutions. For more information about the EAP, visit https://iam4.me/eap. If you are in need of consultation, please call the EAP hotline at (301) 335-0735. If you want to learn more about being
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Historic NFFE-IAM 52nd Convention Wraps Up In Minneapolis
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) recently concluded its 52nd Convention in Minneapolis Minnesota. America’s first federal employee union, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), on its 107th birthday, announced the re-election of Randy Erwin as National President and Maximo Alonzo as National Secretary-Treasurer. Erwin and Alonzo were elected by delegates at
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Victory in the Field Begins in the Factory’: Ukrainian President Thanks IAM Local 847 Members in Visit to Pennsylvania Ammunition Facility
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited a factory in Scranton ,Pa., to watch proud IAM Local 847 (District 1) members manufacture artillery shells. Zelensky also wanted to meet and thank the workers he considers vital to his country’s defense. He was accompanied by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.,) and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) ,
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IAM Union Mourns Loss of Labor, Civil Rights Leader Bill Lucy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2024 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the passing of Bill Lucy: “Bill Lucy was the epitome of a change-maker and justice warrior. From helping to lead AFSCME and the Memphis sanitation worker strike to his founding of the Coalition
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6th Annual IP Excellence in 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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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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