Midwest

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Welcome to the IAM’s Midwest Territory. Led by GVP Philip J. Gruber, the Midwest Territory represents more than 117,000 active and retired members in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.


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Indiana Machinists icon retires with honor

Thu. November 19, 2009

Cora Smolinski, trustee of District Lodge 90 in Indianapolis, IN and grand matriarch of LL 1541, and an active 50 plus year member of the IAM has retired.

Minnesota Machinists meet with Congressman Oberstar

Fri. November 13, 2009

The Minnesota State Council of Machinists recently met with Congressman Jim Oberstar who represents Minnesota's eighth congressional district. The Machinist's delegation thanked the Congressman for his recent vote for health care reform and many years of support for issues important to working families.

Mechanics Local 701 rolls up another First Student organizing win

Thu. November 12, 2009

First Student mechanics in Hodgkins, IL voted overwhelmingly to join Mechanics Local 701 recently bringing 8 new members into the IAM family.

Rod Hoffman named Administrative Assistant

Thu. November 12, 2009

IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber is proud to announce the selection of Grand Lodge Representative Rod Hoffman as his Administrative Assistant.  Rod will be taking over the position when AA Roger Nauyalis retires on Janurary 1, 2010.

IL Congressman Daniel Lipinski visits the Midwest regional office

Mon. November 09, 2009

Congressman Daniel Lipinski representing the third congressional district of Illinois, visited the IAM Midwest regional office recently.  Congressman Lipinski discussed and supports many issues of importance to IAM members.

Indiana Machinists featured on ABC-TVs Extreme Makeover

Wed. November 04, 2009

When the television show Extreme Makeover chose the Cowan-Brown family in Miami County, Indiana for the show, Schneider Electric and IAM Local 2069 stepped in to help the family.

 

Biden and Carnahan meet with Missouri Machinists

Wed. October 21, 2009
General Vice President Philip J. Gruber lead the Machinists delegation in a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan at a recent event in St. Louis, MO.

The Twisted Saga of Mercury Marine

Tue. October 20, 2009

 When the nominations for the 2009 Corporate Hall of Shame are unveiled, it should come as no surprise to see Mercury Marine and parent company Brunswick Corporation leading a very crowded pack.

District 9, Local 777 wins again

Thu. September 17, 2009

September 17, 2009  The twelve B-Techs and Feulers at Transportation Maintenance Services in Bridgeton, MO voted to join the IAM recently. The Mechanics at that location already enjoy the benefits of IAM member.

Wisconsin Machinists Ratify Mercury Marine Proposal

Wed. September 09, 2009

Members of Local 1947 in Fond du Lac, WI, concluded an extraordinary month with a vote last week to ratify a proposal from Mercury Marine that will result in additional work and jobs coming to the IAM-represented facility. Mercury had threatened to move the jobs if members did not approve a cost-cutting proposal.

Congresswoman Halverson visits the IAM Midwest Territory

Thu. September 03, 2009

September 3, 2009 Jobs, the Employee Free Choice Act, Fair Trade, and Health Care Reform discussions were welcomed when 11th District of Illinois Congresswoman Debbie Halverson visited the IAM Midwest Territory office in Naperville, IL this week.

Job Killing Proposal Rejected at Mercury Marine

Wed. August 26, 2009

August 25, 2009 - Members of Local 1947 in Fond du Lac, WI, this week overwhelmingly rejected a proposal from Mercury Marine that would eliminate pensions, jobs and health care for thousands of Wisconsin workers and their families.

Kansas City local meets with Congressman on issues

Thu. August 13, 2009

On August 12, 2009 IAM leaders and members met with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver to discuss issues that affect the IAM membership throughout the state of Missouri.

Wisconsin Workers Rely on Emergency Food Bank

Wed. August 12, 2009

August 1, 2009 - When it comes to supporting the community and union members in trouble, the IAM is always there. Following a devastating fire at the Patrick Cudahy meatpacking plant in Milwaukee, WI, Local 66 helped in opening an emergency food pantry for workers and displaced residents.

Lodge 822 President appointed to Adams County Board

Tue. August 11, 2009

Steve Schutte, president of  Local Lodge 822 in Quincy, IL,  has been appointed to the Adams County Board.

Mechanics Local 701 wins two more at First Student

Fri. August 07, 2009

First Student mechanics in Glen Ellyn, IL and Maywood, IL voted overwhelmingly to join Mechanics Local 701 recently bringing 13 new members into the IAM family. These mechanics work in bus maintenance helping to secure our most precious cargo, our children.

Why Your Next Jacket Should Come From Ivory Leathers

Fri. August 07, 2009

August 6, 2009 - District 5 recently organized the workers at Ivory Leathers, Inc. (ILI Clothing), a small company in West Fargo, ND, that turns out high-quality motorcycle apparel while providing an outstanding example of a labor-management relationship that serves workers, owners and customers alike.

Wisconsin Governor to Join Mercury Marine Negotiations

Tue. July 28, 2009

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle said today that he will be actively involved in negotiations aimed at preserving thousands of jobs at Mercury Marine’s Fond du Lac facility.

IAM Requests Wisconsin Governor Doyle in Mercury Marine Talks

Mon. July 27, 2009

July 26, 2009 -  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will request Wisconsin Governor James Doyle take an active part in any negotiations with Mercury Marine that could result in the closing the Fond du Lac facility.

Lodge 66 sets up emergency food bank for Patrick Cudahy workers

Thu. July 16, 2009

When it comes to supporting the community and union members in trouble IAM Local Lodge 66 in Milwaukee, WI is always there.  Following the devasting fire at the Patrick Cudahy meatpacking plant in Milwaukee the lodge stepped up to the plate again opening an emergency food pantry for the workers there.

Workplace death of Lodge 660 member saddens District 9

Tue. July 14, 2009

Michael B. Niswander, a member of IAM Local 660 in East Alton, IL, died in an industrial accident while working at Global Brass and Copper on Saturday, July 11, 2009.

IAM District 8, Local 851 Wins Big in Arbitration

Thu. June 25, 2009

Michael Pesek, a member of Local Lodge 851 in Channahon, Illinois, was victorious in his arbitration case against Caterpillar Inc. for wrongful termination.  District 8 Business Representative Carl Ullian states, "Mike did a fantastic job witnessing in front of the arbitrator, and he exposed the company and the mistruths they spoke about him.  How Mike can go from being an exemplary employee to being terminated without just cause baffled us all." 

The Midwest Territory ?Spirit of the Midwest Rides for Guides' raises dollars for GDA

Tue. June 02, 2009

The IAM Midwest Territory held their 1st annual weekend fundraising events to benefit Guide Dogs of America on May 16-17, 2009.

Minnesota Machinists make national apprenticeship firsts

Fri. May 29, 2009

Three IAM District 77,  Local 1037 members working at Eaton Hydraulics in Eden Prairie, MN became the first in the nation to become Naitonal Institute for Metalworking Skills certified working in the Eaton registered appenticeship program.

Keys to the Future - SkillsUSA competition in IL

Wed. May 27, 2009

Mechanics Local 701 in Countryside, IL participated in the SkillUSA competion held in Springfield, IL recently helping to judge the participants.

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