Recent lobbying efforts by IAM and IAM/TCU along with the Illinois Transportation and Labor Association (ITLA) in response to a significant funding shortfall affecting the state’s transportation and infrastructure systems. This critical issue not only poses challenges for maintaining and improving essential services but also has far-reaching implications for the labor force.
Read moreThe IAM International Headquarters hosted the Maryland/D.C. Chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans. Leadership warned attendees about the current anti-labor political climate in Washington, D.C., and about potential cuts to earned benefits like Social Security and Medicare.
Read moreFlorida State Council of Machinists President Mike Phillips recently addressed members in Tallahassee regarding anti-union and anti-worker legislation being considered during the state’s legislative session. He highlighted specific threats to teachers’ unions, minimum wage, and child labor laws, emphasizing the need for strong opposition. IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, IAM Southern Territory General Vice President
Read moreA class of IAM members recently gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Maryland to learn about hazmat safety and health. A highlight of the week was a mock response and cleanup of chemicals in a simulated work environment.
Read moreAt the end of Women’s History Month, IAM members from the U.S. and Canada spent a week at William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Maryland, attending the IAM Women’s Leadership Program.
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