Reminder to Sign Free Choice Act Cards

Don’t forget to sign a card to support the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), the most important change to U.S. labor law in a generation. The card campaign is part of the AFL-CIO Million Member Mobilization to show the new president and Congress that there is widespread support among working men and women for stronger laws to protect the right to choose a union and stop unfair employer tactics against organizing and bargaining a first contract.

IAM Blames GOP Trio for Killing Auto Rescue

Washington D.C., December 12, 2008 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today rejected attempts by a trio of Senate Republicans to deny responsibility for their campaign to force General Motors, Chrysler and Ford into bankruptcy and possible liquidation.

IAM Leaders Meet with Obama Transition Team

General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr., and staff from the IAM Transportation, Legal, Legislative and Strategic Resources Departments met this week with members of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team at the headquarters of the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, DC.

Machinists File Suit Against Delta Air Lines

The IAM and District 143 filed a lawsuit this week in U.S. District Court to prevent Delta Air Lines from illegally moving forward with seniority integration plans until after there is a lawful representation election among the employees of Northwest and Delta.

Winpisinger Biography Available

William W. Winpisinger, who was IAM International President from 1977 to 1988, is regarded as one of the most important figures in modern labor history. In addition to his stewardship of the IAM, “Wimpy” also sued OPEC for price fixing, helped establish the NFL Players Association, was one of the first civilians to ever use the internet, exposed big media’s bias against the labor movement and was instrumental in convincing Ted Kennedy to challenge Jimmy Carter for the Presidency.

U.S. Autoworkers Press for Emergency Aid

Leaders of the United Auto Workers (UAW) this week approved additional cost-cutting measures in support of the industry’s efforts to secure government-backed bridge loans designed to prevent a catastrophic shutdown of the U.S. auto industry.

Political Showdown Looms in Canada

IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie is urging all members to show their support for a new Coalition government, and join in the fight to do away with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s complete disregard for the economic welfare of the Canadian people.

IAM Warns Against Blaming Auto Workers, Retirees

Washington D.C., December 02, 2008 –The IAM today called on Congressional leaders to support a financial rescue package for the U.S. auto industry and to reject efforts to impose draconian and punitive measures against autoworkers and retirees as a condition for any assistance.

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Guide Dogs Rescued as California Wildfire Advanced

Fueled by 70 mile-per-hour winds, wildfires roared through the hills around Los Angeles last week, forcing an emergency evacuation of the Guide Dogs of America (GDA) breeding and training facility in Sylmar, CA.

Take Action to Support U.S. Autoworkers

Senior executives from Ford, General Motors and Chrysler testified this week before Congress about the need for emergency financial aid to prevent the collapse of the U.S. auto industry, an outcome that would lead the loss of millions of jobs and cripple state and local economies nationwide.

Machinists at Vought Focused on Pensions

Federal mediators in Nashville, TN, met separately for several hours on Wednesday with representatives of Vought Aircraft Industries and IAM Local 735 before determining that Vought was not prepared to address pensions, the key issue in the seven week-old strike.

Delta Debuts Divide and Conquer Strategy

Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson announced plans to issue pay raises of three to four percent to Delta’s non-union employees while IAM-represented employees at recently acquired Northwest Airlines employees receive contractual pay raises of 1 to 1.5 percent.

Machinists Ratify Accord with United Launch Alliance

Nearly 900 IAM members in five different local lodges in Alabama, Florida and California will benefit from a newly ratified master agreement with United Launch Alliance (ULA), the joint rocket-building and launch venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

Machinists Deliver in Election 2008

IAM members from coast to coast delivered on their pledge to put boots on the ground and go all out to elect Barack Obama, Joe Biden and a long list of labor-friendly candidates. In the battleground states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, hundreds of IAM members knocked on thousands of doors and made untold phone calls to help channel voters’ anger and frustration in a worthy direction.

Machinists Approve New Boeing Contract

Washington, D.C., November 2, 2008 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced today that its members voted by 74 percent to ratify a new 4-year contract with the Boeing Company.

Machinists Approve New Boeing Contract

Machinists to Vote Nov. 1 on Boeing Offer

Negotiations to Resume at Vought in Tennessee

Machinists Respond to DOJ's NWA/Delta Ruling

Machinists in Tentative Deal with Boeing

October 27, 2008, Washington, D.C. – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced today that it reached a tentative agreement with the Boeing Company on a contract that will provide job security for its members and limit the amount of work outside vendors can perform in the workplace.

Machinists GOTV Campaign Underway in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio

Washington, D.C., October 26, 2008 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) began a three-state tour today in Calvert City, KY, to educate union members about the Bush administration’s $700 billion bailout for banks and investment firms.

Talks to Resume at Boeing

October 21, 2008 - Talks between the IAM and Boeing are scheduled to resume. “After 45 days on the line, your solidarity brought Boeing back to the bargaining table.

Congress Passes Rail Safety and Amtrak Funding Bills

October 21, 2008 - Both the House and Senate passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and its companion bill, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008.

Freightliner Says ?Adios' to Portland

October 16, 2008 - The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has struck again, this time paving the way for Daimler Trucks NA to close the Portland, OR, plant where Freightliner trucks have been built for more than half a century. The decision to move truck production to Mexico is part of what the company is calling its “Global Excellence” strategy and will eliminate nearly 900 jobs held by members of Local 1005 in Portland.