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IAM Union Member Maximo Londonio Released After Two-Month Wrongful Detention
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is relieved and grateful to announce that IAM Local 695 (District 160) member Maximo Londonio of Olympia, Wash., has been released from custody following two months of wrongful detention. Londonio, a dedicated union member and hard-working father, was detained under circumstances that never should have
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🚨 IAM UNION ON THE HILL: GOP’s Big Ugly Bill outrage
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IAM Union Statement on Cascades Containerboard’s Niagara Falls Facility Closure
“The IAM Union is deeply disappointed to learn of Cascades Containerboard’s decision to close its Niagara Falls, N.Y., facility, which will impact approximately 50 IAM District 65 members. We want to assure our members and the community that we will do everything in our power to vigorously defend their rights and interests throughout this process.
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Breaking New Ground for IAM Military Veterans, Oklahoma District 171 Secures Historic Contract Language
IAM Union District 171 in Oklahoma City recently hosted IAM Veterans Department staff for a productive visit during ongoing negotiations ahead of the District Delegates meeting. Given the high number of military contracts in the area, discussions focused on establishing a dedicated Veterans Claims Day. The team met with SAIC Remote Pilot Operators (RPOs) and
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IAM Union Blasts GOP for Excluding Airline, Railroad Workers from Overtime Tax Deduction
The IAM Union is calling out Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate for abandoning the working men and women who keep our transportation system moving. In the recently passed reconciliation bill, a key overtime tax deduction provision left out millions of transportation workers — including railroaders, aviation professionals, seafarers, truckers, and other critical workers. The
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IAM Members Stand in Solidarity at APALA 18th Biennial Convention
IAM Union members proudly joined labor allies at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) 18th Biennial Convention in Los Angeles, reaffirming our union’s commitment to justice on the job and in our communities. The IAM delegation included General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, along with staff and members from across the country. They participated in plenaries
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IAM District 837 Launches Economic Contract Talks with Boeing Defense in St. Louis
IAM District 837 has officially opened the economic portion of high-stakes contract negotiations with Boeing Defense. The IAM Union represents more than 3,200 highly skilled members at facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill. IAM Union members are the driving force behind Boeing’s military production, assembling and maintaining advanced aircraft and weapons
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IAM Local 695 Members Celebrate Solidarity and Inclusion at Olympia Pride Parade
IAM Local 695 (District 160) members in Olympia, Wash., proudly joined their community to celebrate diversity and equality during this year’s Olympia Pride Parade. Marching alongside InterCity Transit’s signature bubble bus and minibus, the members made a strong statement of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and their commitment to human rights. “We value all people.
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New Jersey Legislature Passes IAM-Backed Fair Wages for Automotive Technicians Legislation
The Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act (A4380/S3309), a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fair wages for automotive dealership mechanics across the state of New Jersey, passed both the Senate and Assembly chambers with unanimous bipartisan support and now heads to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for his signature. The New
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IAM District 9 Members Volunteer to Ensure Alton, Ill., Children Have Safe, Comfortable Beds
IAM District 9 recently led Locals 313, 660, 777, 1745 and 688 to build beds for children in need.  Members volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization that builds beds for local children. SHP serves 20 zip codes in and around Alton, Ill., which includes 57,332 housing units with 28,558 children. Along
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