District 751 Welcomes New Members at URS

The 352 workers who perform site maintenance and repair work for URS Corporation in Dupont, WA, have voted overwhelmingly for IAM representation. The workers will now join District Lodge 751 in Seattle.

Remembering Bill Weigand

William “Bill” Weigand, retired Administrative Assistant to the General Vice President, passed away just a few weeks shy of his 80th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Judy, 6 children, 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. His son, Rod, is a retired GLR from the Western Territory.

Lee Hunsaker, IAM Business Representative Passes Away

Retired Business Representative Lee Hunsaker, of District 24 in Oregon, passes away

Retiree Forum Energizes California Seniors

Spurred by the onslaught of attacks on Social Security and Medicare, the Western Territory convened a retiree’s forum on October 20, 2011. Retired Brothers and Sisters from throughout California gathered for a strategic planning session on issues impacting IAM members that was facilitated by retired Grand Lodge Aerospace Coordinator Frank Santos.

GVP Allen Calls for Better Trade Deals and More Skills Training

Strengthening America through Strengthening Americans was the central theme at a Pacific Coast Metal Tool Expo and Conference. Many Machine Tool Vendors from across the Bay Area and the Country convened in Santa Clara, California for the 29th annual convention.

NLRB Upholds Charges Against Leskovar Motors

NLRB issues decision in support of the IAM, agrees that Leskovar Motors violated many laws.

Labor Rallies to Send Message to Rep. Issa

Virginia Cobb leads dozens of IAM activists as they join with others to protest at Rep Darrell Issa's (R-CA) office in San Diego.

Hytek Workers Win IAM Representation

By more than a two-to-one margin, 165 workers at Hytek Finishes in Kent, WA voted to join the IAM. The election capped a four-month organizing effort by Seattle District Lodge 751, initiated by Hytek employees who approached the District for help. The workers specialize in various types of metal finishing and coating for aerospace manufacturers, including Boeing, Lockheed and Bell Helicopters.

URS Workers Ratify First Contract

Last December, workers at URS Federal Support Services voted to join the IAM.  Now they have ratified their first contract, guaranteeing increases in wages and benefits.

Local 933 Member Wins Job Back in Arbitration

Richard Schweiss, member of Local 933 in Tucson, AZ, has returned to his job as an A&P Mechanic at Defense Support Services (DS2) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base after being unjustly terminated by the employer.

Workers Memorial Day - A time to remember, and fight for improvements

Workers Memorial Day 2011 - more than forty years after OSHA was passed, and the numbers still are alarming...

Machinists Applaud NLRB Complaint Over Boeing South Carolina Move

IAM 751 DBR, Tom Wroblewski, issues statement as NLRB upholds IAM charges against Boeing, agrees that company actions were retaliation against members who exercised their federal rights

Tax System Needs Overhaul to Be Fair to All Taxpayers

Charlie Williams, retired GLR and retirees activist, nails the unfairness in our tax structure

Thousands Rally in Olympia to Support Workers

“Working families didn't create this mess, and we are not just going to sit by and get blamed for it,” said Western Territory GVP Gary Allen at a rally in support of workers’ rights held in Olympia, WA. “We didn't walk away with billions in bonuses and tax breaks, and we shouldn't have to pay for their mess.”

Ten Thousand Rally in Seattle to Support Workers

10,000 people showed up to in Olympia, calling for the Washington legislature to use common sense when addressing the budget shortfall.

Department of Defense finally gets it right!

The largest procurement contract in the history of the U.S has finally been awarded - and the winner is the U.S!

The Pentagon has just announced that the $35 billion program to build 179 new refueling tankers, will be awarded to the Boeing Company. This decision has been in the works for ten years, since 2001 when Congress and the Air Force first proposed the tanker replacement program.

Machinists Ratify Contract with L-3 Communications

Flight line mechanics employed by defense contractor L-3 Communications at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state have ratified a new four-year contract. The mechanics, who are all members of District 751 in Seattle, voted unanimously to approve the deal.

IAM Mourns the Loss of Leif Jensen

Leif Jensen, long-time Business Representative for District 160, has unexpectedly passed away.  He will be sorely missed for his dedication and his leadership.

MexicoNow Cancels Conference Under Threat of IAM Protests

Labor proves that when we stand together, we win - twice!

Western Territory Organizing Wins

GVP Gary Allen is pleased to announce two new groups of workers who stood up and voted IAM YES!!!

IAM Wins again in Tucson

Local 933, out of Tucson, wins representation election at Davis Monthan AFB

IAM Fights - and Wins - for Retirees

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Raytheon Retirees

Western Territory Registers Several Organizing Wins

GVP Allen is very pleased to announce several organizing wins in the territory

Western Territory Gives Organizing Awards

At the Western Territory mini-staff conference, held in Folsom, CA in August, awards for organizing excellence were given out.

No holiday for labor unions

Labor Unions have been good for America.  They have protected families from devastation, lifted the hopes of communities and fought to raise awareness to the folly of Free-Trade and booming deficits.