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IAM, Supporters, and Service Dog Advocates Gather for the 2024 GDA | TLC Charity Week
Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC) brought together IAM members, supporters, and service dog advocates for a week of celebration and fundraising, held this year from Nov. 14–16, 2024, in Las Vegas. This year’s theme, “Happy Tails, Happy Trails,” echoed throughout the week, which was highlighted by donors’ generosity and
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NLRB Ruling Making Captive Audience Meetings Illegal is a Win for Workers’ Rights
Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), issued a statement today on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision to make mandatory captive audience meetings illegal: “This is a major victory for workers across the United States. Companies use these meetings to pressure and mislead employees about
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IAM Rail Division, Union Coalition Unite to Save Illinois Public Transit
Public transportation agencies across the country are facing a financial crisis, and the Chicago region is no exception. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), which oversees Metra, CTA, and Pace, faces a $1.03 billion budget shortfall. This shortfall could lead to significant service cuts, impacting commuters and workers across the region. Recognizing the urgency of the
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🤝 Machinists on the Hill: United we stand
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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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