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The IAM is celebrating the recruitment of 900 new National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) members from four months of internal organizing in the federal sector. “We just wrapped up our second big push of the year on internal organizing in the Federal Sector and we are very proud to report the amazing success of The post IAM Succeeds in Gaining 900 New Federal Sector NFFE-IAM Members Through Internal Organizing appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on former President Trump’s visit to an IAM Union-represented facility, Precision Custom Components, in York, Pa.: “As former President Donald Trump prepares to visit Precision Custom Components, we must remember the hard truths about his record with The post IAM Union Statement on Former President Trump’s Visit to Pennsylvania Manufacturing Facility appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM’s Veterans Services Coordinator Richard Evans recently joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc in the latest episode of the podcast. Evans shared his story about going from a U.S. Navy sailor to an IAM member at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX River), to then becoming an official advocate for The post America’s Work Force Union Podcast Features IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) instructors and peer coordinators  gathered recently at the IAM William Winpisinger Education Center to take part three of the four-part training program. The class went over various topics such as dealing with stress, depression, addiction, taking care of caregivers, mental health, and suicide prevention. Several instructors taught specific topics to The post EAP III Class Helps Representatives Care for Members appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

The IAM’s movement to unionize America’s pharmacy industry continues to gain momentum. For the first time since launching The Pharmacy Guild (TPG), pharmacists and technicians at Walgreens are taking the next step for their patients by seeking a union election. The store in Vancouver is also the first workplace in Washington State to join TPG’s The post Pharmacy Professionals in Washington State Become First Walgreens Workers to File to Unionize with the IAM’s Pharmacy Guild appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen continues to travel the country, making station visits to meet directly with IAM members. He recently joined IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, and representatives from IAM District 141 and District 142 in Puerto Rico as members discuss upcoming United negotiations and the The post Air Transport Territory Leadership Visits Puerto Rico Membership During Hurricane Ernesto appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen continues to travel the country, making station visits to meet directly with IAM members. He recently joined IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser, and representatives from IAM District 141 and District 142 in Puerto Rico to assess the damage and provide the necessary The post Air Transport Territory Leadership Visits Puerto Rico Membership to Help with Hurricane Ernesto Recovery appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM District 19 recently hosted an Advanced Local Chairman Program at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. Watch the video report here. “It’s good to see these Local Chairman attending this specialized educational program,” said Josh Hartford, IAM Special Assistant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division. The post District 19 Local Chairs Fine-Tune Representation Skills at Winpisinger Center appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Workers across North America are increasingly turning toward unionization, prompting the IAM to coordinate specialized training for leaders who initiate contact with potential members. The Basic Training for Organizers (BTO), launched in 2023, educates representatives on IAM organizing best practices and principles, aiding them in these crucial first steps. Recently, rank and file members from The post IAM Basic Training for Organizers Program Travels to Alabama appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 12, 2024 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) opened contract negotiations with Textron Aviation, representing nearly 5,000 members of IAM Local 774 in Wichita, KS. IAM Local 774 members are instrumental in manufacturing the industry’s best-in-class aircraft at Textron Aviation. “Our members at Textron Aviation are dedicated workers who The post IAM Local 774 Open Negotiations With Textron Aviation appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Click Here to view this edition of Machinists on the Hill. The post 🍎 Machinists on the Hill: IAM Apple Workers Win — Alsobrooks backed by IAM — Presidential endorsement process🍎 appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on Harley-Davidson’s decision to move production of Sport Series and Pan America bikes to Thailand: “Harley-Davidson’s recent announcement to ship our work and jobs to Thailand is a kick in the teeth to American workers and The post IAM Union Outraged at Harley-Davidson’s Plans to Move Production to Thailand appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Of any union, the IAM represents the largest number of Service Contract Act workers in the U.S. government. Many of those workers are former military members who find a great way to use their military skills to build civilian careers. IAM Local 4 members in Hollywood, Md., are a prime example of those IAM union The post IAM Local 4 Members at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Serve Military Through Good Union Jobs appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→