IAM Shipbuilders at BIW Ratify New Contract

Members of Local S-6 in Bath, ME voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract with Bath Iron Works (BIW), securing an agreement that includes pension improvements and wage increases. In all, the economic package equals an increase of 6.145 percent in the first year and 11.25 percent over the four-year term of the accord.

Local 701 comes through for IIlinois Mechanic

When Local 701 member Phil Savaglio was unjustly terminated at Napleton Honda in Oak Lawn Illinois,  he knew that he had the power and backing of Local 701 with him to make the wrong right.

Georgia Lawmaker Draws Rebuke for ‘Shameful’ Proposal

The GOP campaign to roll back voting rights for minority voters reached a new low this past week with a proposal by Tea Party favorite Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) to cut off funds for enforcement of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Solidarity Rally for Illinois Machinists on strike at Caterpillar

Hundreds of IAM members gathered under clear skies in Joliet, IL to hear lawmakers, candidates and national union leaders express support for members of Local 851, District 8, who are in the third week of a strike against Caterpillar, Inc.

Barrett to Face Walker in Historic Wisconsin Recall Vote

The stage is set for an historic and long-anticipated recall election of anti-union Governor Scott Walker (R) in Wisconsin.

Talks Begin for New Contract at Bath Iron Works

International President Tom Buffenbarger and Eastern Territory GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. joined District 4 and the Local S6 Negotiating Committee this week in Freeport, ME, for the opening round of contract talks with Bath Iron Works (BIW). The current IAM contract with BIW expires on May 20 and covers approximately 3,100 fitters, welders, painters, mechanics, electricians and others.

IAM to Weigh US Airways Take-Over of American Airlines

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today reassured its members at US Airways that it will aggressively represent their interests in any potential takeover of bankrupt American Airlines.

“The IAM’s first responsibility is to protect the seniority, job-security, wages, benefits and pensions of our members at US Airways,” said IAM Transportation General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “We have a long history at US Airways, with substantial experience defending members during mergers and uncertain economic times. We are fully prepared to protect our members as this process unfolds.”