Pennsylvania Ten Pin Tournament Benefits GDA

The Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists held a charity bowling tournament during their 63rd annual convention in York, PA, that raised more than $3,600 for Guide Dogs of America (GDA).

 

The Case For Arbitration In Labor Law Reform

Big Business Favors Arbitration
American Rights At Work Campaign: Big Business Favors Arbitration

Arbitration is a key part of the Employee Free Choice Act. It’s a fair and effective way for workers to reach an agreement with their employers for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. 

 

Harley-Davidson to Review York Operations

Waves of economic nausea rolled across southeastern Pennsylvania this week following news that Harley-Davidson would consider cost-cutting measures that include moving its massive manufacturing facility in York, PA to another location. More than 2,600 members of Local 175 currently build Touring and Softail models at the York facility.

 

James M. Conigliaro, Jr. Wins Browning Fellowship

The IAM congratulates St. John’s School of Law student James M. Conigliaro, Jr., son of James Conigliaro, Directing Business Representative for IAM District 15.

 

IAM Elected To Great Lakes Task Force

The IAM was elected to The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recently.

 

IAM Mourns District 98 DBR Tom Boger

Longtime IAM activist and District 98 Directing Business Representative Tom Boger passed away on April 27 after falling ill at the District 98 office.

 

Improved Contract Ends Ohio Tool Maker Strike

IAM members of Local 1356 employed at SK Hand Tool Corp. in Defiance, OH, voted to accept a 3-year agreement last week after unanimously rejecting a series of sub-standard contract offers from the company.

 

Workers Memorial Day April 28, 2009

For many of America’s workers, going to work can literally be deadly.

 

DL 98 DBR Tom Boger

It is with deep sadness to inform everyone of the passing of District Lodge 98 Directing Business Representative Tom Boger this morning.

 

Locals 1607 And 1379 Attend Joint Training

Members, activists and retirees at IAM Local Lodge 1607 and 1379 in Upstate New York attended multiple training sessions recently.

 

Take Action: Preserve Raptor Jobs Now

Urge Members of Congress and the new Administration to take immediate action to release funds already authorized to continue production of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-22 Raptor. Keeping the production line of this model aerospace program open currently requires no additional taxpayer dollars, and is not a rescue or bailout.

 

Connecticut Machinists Rally for F-22 Funding

At a press conference in Kensington, CT, IAM members and leaders were joined by Connecticut Democratic Rep. John Larson and Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Dodd, who pledged to fight for additional funding to continue the F-22 program. The F-22 was among several defense programs tagged for elimination by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates at a press conference last week.

 

Ohio Toolmakers Vote to Strike

IAM members employed at SK Hand Tool Corp., in Defiance, OH set up picket lines after unanimously rejecting a contract offer from the company that would eviscerate the collective bargaining agreement. Members of Local 1356 in Definace, OH, voted unanimously to reject the offer and to authorize a strike against the company.

 

A First-Rate Letter to the Editor

Despite the technological advances that are reshaping the news industry, the traditional Letter to the Editor section remains one of the most widely read features of any daily newspaper’s web or print publication.

 

District 15 Scores Decisive Victory At YRC

District 15 won a decisive organizing victory at YRC, Inc. in Buffalo, New York recently. Under the leadership of DBR Jim Conigliaro, Director of Organizing Vinny Addeo, and BR Norm Shreve, District 15 delivered a victory for mechanics who working at the company.

 

Campbell Appointed District 54 ADBR

PDBR T. Dean Wright, Jr. announced the appointment of BR Andy Campbell as the Assistant Directing Business Representative of District 54 in Parma, OH.

 

Unions hold the key to unlocking dreams

After spending a recent Sunday afternoon with my two young grandsons, my 6-year-old looked at me and said, "I guess we'll just always be poor, Grammy?" It brought tears to my eyes and compelled me to speak out for the future of our children and America, the land that I love.

 

Battle Lines Draw in EFCA Campaign

The nation’s most conservative business organizations are joining forces with former House Republican leader Newt Gingrich in a multi-million dollar campaign to defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).

 

District 15 Rolls Off String Of Organizing Wins

District 15 kicked off 2009 exactly the same as the previous year with a string of organizing wins.  District 15 added two First Student locations in Freeport and Hicksville, NY. The new members there are auto, diesel mechanics and fuelers for the company.

 

Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)

Join the Million-Member Mobilization Campaign
The Employee Free Choice Act will restore workers' freedom to form unions and bargain for a better life. In order to ensure working family issues remain at the forefront of the 2008 elections, local labor leaders are being asked to recruit volunteers for the Labor 2008 program as well as recruit volunteers for the Employee Free Choice Act mobilization.