Machinists Members Adamantly Opposed to Health Care Excise Tax

Washington, D.C., March 18, 2010 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) delivered a bipartisan thumping to both political parties as well as the White House in an online survey of workers’ attitudes. But there can be no mistaking their strong opposition to key provisions of health care reform. 

Union of Unemployed Warns of an Endless Recession

Washington, D.C., March 05, 2010 – In the absence of economic policies that generate 450,000 jobs per month for at least 60 months, the U.S. will remain mired in a recession that will linger for years if not decades. To give the economy the traction it needs, Ur Union of Unemployed (UCubed) is calling for the immediate establishment of a public job creation program far larger than anything proposed thus far.

Machinists Union Debuts Unique Program for Unemployed Workers

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Washington, D.C., January 15, 2010 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), today unveiled a new community service program designed to mobilize the unemployed and underemployed to better cope with the stress and pressure of being jobless in America.

Machinists Remain Opposed to Health Care Excise Tax

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Washington, D.C., January 14, 2010 – Despite the so-called agreement announced today by various labor organizations, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) reiterated its opposition to any health care reform legislation that is funded by taxing the value of workers’ existing health care benefits.

NMB Schedules First Machinist Union Election at Delta Air Lines

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Washington D.C., January 12, 2010 - “In spite of opposition from Delta Air Lines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has scheduled the first union representation election following the merger of Delta and Northwest Airlines,”...

Machinists Union Leaders Vote to Oppose Health Benefits Tax

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Washington, D.C., January 11, 2010 – The Executive Council of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has voted unanimously to oppose any health care reform legislation that is funded by taxing the value of workers’ existing health care benefits.

Machinists Support NMB Voting Rule Change

Washington D.C., December 7, 2009 - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. testified today at the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) public hearing on the agency’s proposed change to rules governing union representation elections.

Support Grows for Presidential Action on Pratt Factory Closure

Washington, D.C., December 07, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed the unanimous support of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation in the fight to prevent Pratt & Whitney from closing a pair of aircraft factories in Connecticut and eliminating more than 1,000 high-skilled jobs.

Machinists Call on Obama to Protect Jobs Now! at Pratt & Whitney

Washington, D.C., December 01, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling on President Obama to dissuade Pratt & Whitney from moving more than 1,000 aerospace jobs from Connecticut to low-cost locations in  Japan, Indonesia and Georgia.

It’s ‘Midnight in America’ says IAM President

It’s ‘Midnight in America’ says IAM President

Washington, D.C., November 6, 2009 – On the heels of news that U.S. unemployment had climbed to the highest rate since April 1983, the president of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today likened the crisis to ‘Midnight in America.’

Machinists Dispute Boeing Strike Concerns

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Washington, D.C., October 28, 2009 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today rejected suggestions by the Boeing Company that the decision to build a new assembly line in South Carolina was based on concerns over future strikes by their unionized workforce.

Machinists Union Files for Elections at Delta Air Lines

Washington, D.C., August 13, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today took the necessary steps to resolve representational issues for 12,700 fleet service, flight simulator technician and plant protection employees at the combined Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. The IAM asked the National Mediation Board (NMB) to declare that the two airlines are operating as a single carrier with respect to those classifications.

Machinists President Urges Stimulus Sequel without Delay

Washington, D.C., August 07, 2009 – The president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) cited the unemployment numbers for the month of July as hard evidence that an additional job stimulus program is needed.

Machinists Vow to Continue Fight for F-22 Funding

Washington, D.C., July 21, 2009 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today pledged to continue fighting for additional funding for F-22 Raptor aircraft, despite a vote in the U.S. Senate to end production at the 187 jets currently on order.

Machinists Endorse Trumka Team to Lead AFL-CIO

Washington, D.C., July 2009 -  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced its support of Richard Trumka, Liz Shuler and Arlene Holt Baker in their bids to lead the 10-million member AFL-CIO.

Machinists Leaders to Press for Far Reaching Industrial Policy

Washington, D.C., July 01, 2009 – Newly installed leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today pledged an all-out effort to combat the economic hypothermia that is gripping industrial North America.

Machinists Union Files for AirTran Representation Election

Washington, D.C., June 29, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced it has asked the National Mediation Board (NMB) to hold a representation election for more than 2,000 fleet service, passenger service and reservation employees of Orlando-based AirTran Airways.

Unions Consider Upgrades for U.S. House of Labor

Washington, D.C., June 03, 2009 – Leaders from twenty-three U.S. labor unions, representing three-fifths of the AFL-CIO, took part this week in a two-day conference organized by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) to consider changes that would dramatically reshape and revitalize the 54-year old AFL-CIO.

Machinists Applaud Presidents Vocational Training Initiative

Washington, D.C., May 8, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed the education and re-training proposals outlined by President Barack Obama following the news that the U.S. economy lost another 539,000 jobs in April.

Machinists Denounce F-22 Funding Cut

Washington, D.C., April 06, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today denounced the decision by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to end funding for the F-22, the next-generation fighter aircraft that would have assured U.S. air superiority for years to come.

Machinists Union Calls for Second Stimulus for Manufacturing Sector

Washington, D.C., April 03, 2009 – On the heels of today’s historic unemployment numbers, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling for immediate aid to the nation’s gasping manufacturing sector.

Machinists Union Applauds Obama Career Training Proposal

Washington, D.C., February 25, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today applauded President Barack Obama’s remarks about the need for lawmakers and educators to work together to give Americans the vocational training they will need to survive and thrive in the new economy.

Machinists Fault Boeing for Triggering ?08 Strike

Washington, D.C., January 29, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today called on leaders of the Boeing Company to end their misinformation campaign regarding the 57-day strike by 27,000 Machinists union members.

Machinists Union Defends ?Buy America? Provisions

Washington, D.C., January 26, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today called on Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., to reject a campaign by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to strip “Buy America” provisions from the pending $825 billion economic stimulus package.

IAM Blames GOP Trio for Killing Auto Rescue

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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.