Employee Assistance Classes

Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) classes are held at our tranquil William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Southern Maryland.  At the classes, participants learn how to assist workers and their families through prevention, intervention, assessment, directed care and follow-up services.  Community initiatives are promoted that improve the lives of workers and their families.

The IAM is in discussions with the National Labor College (NLC) regarding the development of a degree program for Machinists who desire a career in this field.   EAP-I and EAP-II have been assessed for accreditation through the NLC and are now worth three semester credits each at the college or university level. Similarly, the EAP-III program will be submitted for assessment for four semester hours of credit.

An EAP-IV program is in the final stages of planning and will enable a successful participant to achieve certification as an EAP specialist.  The educational curriculum will be fully recognized at the college level, workplaces, the employee assistance community and throughout the IAM.

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Employee Assistance Program Brochure

Click here for a printable PDF brochure.

2012 Scholarship Closing Date February 24, 2012

Applications are now available on-line for the 2012 Scholarship Competition. Click here to read the rules, regulations and download the applications. Application packets have been mailed to all local and district lodges.

2012 Date de clôture des bourses Février 24, 2012

Vous trouverez ci-inclus la brochure du concours de bourses d’études 2012 qui explique les règlements applicables aux membres de l’AIM et à leurs enfants. Dans l’optique d’informer les membres des occasions qui se présentent à eux-mêmes et à leurs enfants, les dirigeants de district et de section locale sont incités à lire attentivement et à discuter de la brochure. Veuillez noter que nous offrons dorénavant une bourse d’études professionnelles/techniques d’une durée de deux ans à la fois aux membres et à leurs enfants.

2011 Scholarship Winners

The IAM is pleased to announce the 2011 Scholarship winners.  Out of the 402 applications submitted for this years’ competition, the Outside Committee of Educators chose 17 recipients. Thirteen (13) College and two (2) Vocational School Scholarships were awarded to children of IAM members.  The final two (2) Scholarships went to IAM members. We congratulate the winners and thank all those who participated in the competition. Click here to view the 2011 scholarship winners.

April 3-8, 2011 Retirees Education & Strategy Session

During a week-long class, IAMAW retirees gathered at the William W. Winpisinger (W3) Center to rally, strategize, mentor and lobby. 

The session began with an invigorating rally in Washington DC where our seasoned members showed their solidarity with working people all over the world.  To follow were discussions at the W3 center regarding the right way to fix Social Security and Medicare, as well as the importance of our veteran union brothers and sisters in organizing new members. 

The experienced retirees took time out of their busy schedule to mentor Aviation High School students attending a W3 class.  On Wednesday, our valuable retirees went back to Washington DC to lobby their Congressional Representatives on topics important to everyone. 

Recognizing the significance of older populations, Law Professor Alexey Dolzhikov traveled all the way from Siberia to visit the retirees with Rich Fiesta, Director of Government Affairs for the Alliance of Retired Americans.  Alexey is studying retiree influence on America and how to make it a part of Russian democracy. 

After a successful, busy week our helpful retirees returned home to carry out their vital work locally.

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Portland Members Ratify New Agreement

Nearly 400 IAM members, employed at Daimler's Portland Truck Plant can thank an innovative contract for improving their employment outlook.

2010 NLC Graduates

June 29, 2010 - Alot of the nearly 20 Machinists members who graduated on June 26, 2010 felt gratitude both for their union and the opportunity provided by the IAM.

Setting The Standard

May 25, 2010 - The IAM's partnership with Aviation High School has become a gleaming gem in the Machinists portfolio.  Now it's time to take it one step further and make the program a success throughout the country.

No Ordinary Teenagers

April 23, 2010 - These aren't your ordinary teenagers.  I mean, they are still learning science, computers, math and physics.  These young adults would rather put their skills to use under the hood of car a instead of in front of a classroom.

Education and Training

HPWO Partnerships Department staff can schedule regular reviews of the partnership and provide assistance and insight to help the partnership grow and flourish.

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

The IAM is joining the Workforce Alliance to help pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, HR 3221. This legislation will provide community colleges and the broader workforce development system with the necessary resources to provide much-needed job training and related services to millions of U.S. workers.

Remembering A True Trade Unionist - Roman Mayfield

At the 2004 Grand Lodge convention, the delegates voted unanimously to name one of the scholarships after Roman A. Mayfield, a 55-year member of District Lodge 751, now deceased. This is given to one of the scholarship recipients who best represent the spirit of volunteerism and the strong sense of service to their community that was a hallmark of Brother Mayfield.

IAM Family Member Awarded Union Plus Scholarship

An IAM family member is among the winners of the 2011 Union Plus Scholarship awards program. Receiving a $750 scholarship is Antonio Lloyd, III of Clayton, NJ, whose father Antonio Lloyd, Jr. is a member of Local Lodge 447 in Brooklyn, NY.