Machinists Union Sets Record Straight on ‘Union Stooges’ Ad

Washington, D.C., January 19, 2012 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is standing up for collective bargaining rights in South Carolina and across the country with a 30-second TV ad titled “Scales.”

Machinists Name Republican Majority Leader Cantor Job Killer of the Year

Washington, D.C., December 08, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is branding Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) as 2011’s ‘Job Killer of the Year’ for his willingness to obstruct legislation that would create and sustain tens of thousands of American manufacturing jobs.

Machinists Leader Sees New Era for Boeing/IAM

Washington, D.C., December 07, 2011 – A key figure in the negotiations that led to the landmark agreement between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Boeing Company today welcomed the vote by members to ratify the accord and predicted additional benefits beyond the terms of the contract.

Machinists to Vote on Deal to Land Boeing’s 737 MAX

Seattle, WA, November 30, 2011 -- Machinists Union members will vote next week on a four-year contract extension that includes a commitment by the Boeing Co. to build its 737 MAX passenger jet in Washington state. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said the tentative agreement also would ensure continuation of wide-body aircraft work in Puget Sound.

Machinists Union Opposes Job-Killing Free Trade Pacts

Washington -- “There are 159,000 good reasons why Congress should oppose the South Korea Free Trade Agreement. That’s how many U.S. workers will lose their jobs if this deeply-flawed trade accord is implemented,” said International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) President Tom Buffenbarger at a Washington D.C. rally to oppose the South Korea, Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements.

IAM Files to Represent Passenger Service Employees at New United Airlines

Washington D.C., September 20, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) asking the Board to rule that United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia are now operating as a single transportation system for union representation purposes in the Passenger Service classification. Such a ruling is a necessary first step before union representation issues can be resolved.

Machinists Union Photo Series Rallies Opposition to Korean FTA

“Lose even more jobs? That’s so un-American.”

IAM Charges GOP Senator with Ethics Violations in Boeing Case

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Washington, D.C., June 17, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today released a letter sent to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics calling for an investigation into South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham’s conduct and statements regarding the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) pending complaint against the Boeing Company.

Election Dates Set for United/Continental Ramp Workers

June 13, 2011-The National Mediation Board (NMB) today set July 7, 2011 as the starting date for a five-week election that can establish the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) as the collective bargaining representative for 14,300 Ramp/Fleet Service workers at the recently merged United and Continental Airlines.

IAM Welcomes Single Carrier Ruling for Ramp/Fleet at United Airlines

Washington, D.C., April 28, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) welcomed today’s National Mediation Board (NMB) single carrier ruling for the Ramp and Fleet Service classifications at the recently combined United Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Election Authorized for IAM-Represented Flight Attendants at Continental/United

Washington, D.C., April 26, 2011 – The National Mediation Board (NMB) today authorized a representation election that could establish the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) as the sole collective bargaining representative for 24,605 Flight Attendants at the recently merged United-Continental Airlines. Election dates will be set later this week, according to the NMB.

Machinists Hail NLRB Complaint Over Boeing South Carolina Move

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed the decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to issue a complaint charging the Boeing Company with illegal retaliation against Boeing employees in the Puget Sound area. According to the NLRB, Boeing’s conduct was “inherently destructive” of rights guaranteed to workers.

Machinists Pledge to Protect Union Members’ Voting Rights

Washington, D.C., April 1, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will continue to lobby lawmakers to prevent any repeal of majority voting rights recently granted to airline and rail workers by the National Mediation Board.

AirTran Employees Choose Machinists Union

Washington, D.C., March 28, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced AirTran Airline’s 2,900 Fleet and Passenger Service/Reservation employees have voted to join the Machinists Union.

Machinists President Responds to GOP War on Middle Class

The following is a statement from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) President Tom Buffenbarger in response to the move by the Wisconsin state Senate to strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights:

“Last night in Wisconsin, legislative process trumped democratic principles. Republican Senators voted 18 to 1 to strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights. It is a Pyrrhic victory and one the GOP will regret.

Midwest Machinists Cheer Protests’ Diversity

From across the country, local members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are speaking out in support of the coalition of union members on the front lines in Wisconsin and Ohio.

IAM Flight Attendants at Continental Ratify Industry Leading Agreement

Washington, D.C., February 25, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that Flight Attendants at Continental Airlines have voted to ratify a new interim collective bargaining agreement that will raise their top base pay to $52.53 per hour while providing a no-furlough guarantee for the duration of the accord.

Machinists Welcome Tanker Decision

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today hailed the Department of Defense’s decision to award the Boeing Company with a contract to build a new fleet of air-to-air refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force.

Machinists Union Sues South Carolina Governor, Labor Secretary Over Organizing Rights

Washington, D.C., January 20, 2011 –The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is suing South Carolina’s new Republican governor over her pledge to use state resources to deprive South Carolina citizens of rights guaranteed by federal labor law and the 1st and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

Union of Unemployed Calls for Constitutional Jobs Amendment

Washington, D.C., January 10, 2011 – Ur Union of Unemployed is ratcheting up the fight for employment security with a campaign for a joint resolution to create a constitutional amendment that would guarantee every citizen the right to earn a living.

Machinists Union, Alaska Airlines Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington D.C., December 14, 2010 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), District 143, today announced a tentative agreement with Alaska Airlines that covers the carrier’s 2,600 Clerical, Office and Passenger Service (COPS) employees. 

Machinists Union to Oppose Korea Free Trade Pact

Washington, D.C., December 09, 2010 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the proposed U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.  

Machinists Union Charges Illegal Use of Katrina Relief Funds

Washington, D.C., November 12, 2010 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling for an investigation into the growing practice by Gulf Coast states of using federal disaster relief funds to persuade established manufacturing facilities to relocate from other states.

Machinists President Warns Winners to Deliver, or Else

Washington, D.C., November 02, 2010 – Tom Buffenbarger, the President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), today called on newly-elected lawmakers to deliver on campaign promises of jobs, jobs and more jobs, or face an even angrier electorate just 24 months from now.

NMB Orders Machinists Election for Delta Fleet Service

WASHINGTON, DC - September 21, 2010 --The National Mediation Board (NMB) today acted on an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) application and ordered a union representation election for more than 14,000 Fleet Service Workers at Delta Air Lines.

"This election is only possible because of the overwhelming support from Delta Fleet Service workers," said General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. "Delta workers have been very receptive of the IAM’s message of fairness on the job, guaranteed wages and secure pensions."