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IAM Members Build Skills in Collective Bargaining Program
Twenty-four IAM members recently wrapped the Collective Bargaining program at the IAM’s Winpsinger Education and Technology Center, which offers participants a unique opportunity to analyze, build and practice effective bargaining techniques which are useful in an ever-changing bargaining environment. The participants are divided into teams and assigned specific objectives to attain in a simulated bargaining
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Sergeants at Arms on Duty at IAM Grand Lodge Convention
Nearly two dozen IAM members were appointed to the Sergeant at Arms Committee at the 2024 Grand Lodge Convention. Their duty – maintain order and provide security for the delegates’ hall and backstage areas. With nearly 1,200 delegates in attendance, and more than 50 guest speakers, including VIPs, their duties were crucial and demanding to
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Convention Delegate Speaks Out About IAM’s Democratic Presidential Endorsement Process
An IAM delegate explains the process for the IAM’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president. The decision took place following a virtual appearance from Gov. Walz and debate on the floor of the Convention, culminating in the delegates’ passage of a resolution endorsing the pro-union ticket. Watch Video here
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IAM Local 2379 Gives Back To Washington State Community
The Intalco Aluminum Smelter in Ferndale, Wash., began operations in 1966 closing in 2020, and most of its employees were represented by IAM Local 2379, which negotiated a benefit plan to provide financial assistance to laid-off members. When the plant shut down in 2020, funds were distributed to eligible employees according to the plan’s rules.
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Stock Clerks at PSA Airlines Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the IAM Union
Approximately 150 stock clerks at PSA Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). PSA Airlines is part of the American Airlines Group, operating over 500 daily flights on behalf of American Airlines. The IAM continues to grow its membership in the air transport industry, and this election marks a
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A Patriot Day Message from IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen
Dear IAM Family, Today, September 11th, we honor and remember those we lost in 2001. The events of September 11 left an indelible mark on all of us, especially those in our union family. Many Americans lost friends and loved ones and we lost cherished IAM and TCU/IAM siblings: Marianne MacFarlane, IAM Keith Maynard, IAM
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Remembering 9/11 on Patriot Day: A Message From International President Brian Bryant
IAM Family, Today, as a union and a nation, we remember together the devastating attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. We take this day to mourn the lives lost in those attacks and the life-saving attempts made by first responders. As fellow patriots, we take this time to memorialize the victims of a day
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Thanking Military Veterans in the IAM
The IAM is thanking its members who are veterans with a powerful video that embodies the union’s pride and patriotism. The IAM is leading the labor movement with an initiative, called the Veterans Services Program, that assists them, and their families, with obtaining government benefits. The program also offers help with PTSD and substance abuse.
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Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen Train at Winpisinger Center
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) held its annual General Chairmen’s Training at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Watch the video report here. “The IAM’s facility offers an invaluable opportunity for our General Committee Officers to collaborate closely and discuss shared challenges across properties,” said BRS National President Mike Baldwin. “The
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Organizers Gather to Learn New Skills
The commitment to grow the IAM is showing as a team of dedicated of IAM members gathered recently for the Organizers III program at the William Winpisinger Education Center. Watch the video here. Twelve members participated in the week-long class to fine-tune their skills and learn new ones. Each student was required to teach two
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