Wisconsin Governor Doyle signs historic labor in schools bill

After a 12 year fight to have labor history taught in Wisconsin schools, Governor Jim Doyle has signed Assembly Bill 172 into law assuring that students will learn labor history and collective bargaining.

"I'm happy to sign this bill so that Wisconsin students understand how important the labor movement was in creating some of the most basic workplace rights that Wisconsin families enjoy today," Governor Doyle said. 

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis meets with Midwest staff

The IAM Midwest Territory and Mechanics Local 701 were recently invited to meet with Congressman Danny Davis of the Illinois 7th district. The Congressman supports many issues important to the IAM and our members.

Illinois Congressman Gutierrez sends staff to visit Midwest Territory

Congressman Luis Gutierrez representing the fourth congressional district of Illinois, requested that his District Director and Legislative Assistant visit the IAM Midwest regional office recently.  Congressman Gutierrez's staff, Salvador Cerna and Nicole Dinis discussed many subjects and said the Congressman supports the issues of importance to IAM members.

Lodge 660 Right on Target with Labor/United Way Charity Trap Shoot

Organized labor in the greater St. Louis metro area and the United Way have worked together for years. This year the IAM and the area labor federations continued to grow the Labor/United Way "Trap Shoot Kickoff" success from last year.

Machinists Union Endorses Illinois Governor Pat Quinn

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) formally announced its endorsement of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for reelection this morning, praising his commitment to maintain and grow good paying jobs for Illinois families.

District 77 prevails in Minnesota discharge case

Larry Fick, a warehouse forklift operator, was ordered reinstated with full back pay after IAM District Lodge 77 and Local 924 took his discharge grievance to arbitration. Fick was wrongfully discharged Crown Cork & Seal in Owatonna, MN.

District 66 wins big for Wisconsin worker

Indiana Machinists icon retires with honor

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Twisted Saga of Mercury Marine

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.