IAM Says JOBS Now! For International Women’s Day

In anticipation of International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8, 2010, the IAM Women’s and Human Rights Department is encouraging members to take part in the IAM campaign to create JOBS Now! for 30 million unemployed Americans.

Support International Women’s Day

The IAM is joining organizations, governments and women's groups around the globe in celebration of International Women's Day, Monday, March 8, to mark the many economic, political and social successes attributed to women.

This year, on International Women's Day and during the entire month of March (Women's History Month), the IAM is calling on all our members to join in the JOBS Now! campaign.  "JOBS Now! is about getting people back to work and putting our country on the road to recovery," says Executive Assistant Diane Babineaux.  "Nothing provides more opportunity and security for our members and their families than equal access to good paying jobs with decent benefits. We must join together in telling Congress American needs JOBS Now!

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Support International Women’s Day

The IAM Women’s and Human Rights Department is urging members to take action today in honor of International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8, 2010.

Preparing Women Machinists for Leadership

Jamuary 8, 2009 - “Women’s Basic” is a unique course offered at the IAM Winpisinger Center. As you’ll see, the week-long session is preparing women Machinists for labor leadership at the local lodge level.

Women: The Face of Future Labor Unions

December 8, 2009 - According to a study released by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), women are on their way to becoming the majority of members in the American labor movement. In addition to this IAM news video, feel free to read the entire research report paper at www.cepr.net .

Women: The Face of Future Labor Unions

December 8, 2009 - According to a study released by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), women are on their way to becoming the majority of members in the American labor movement. In addition to this IAM news video, feel free to read the entire research report paper at www.cepr.net .

CLUW Convention Elects New Leadership

The Coalition of Labor Union Women’s (CLUW) 15th Biennial Convention concluded in Los Angeles, CA, after four days of collaborating on ways to strengthen the labor movement and nurture future female union leaders.

IAM Dedicates Memorial to Anna Samick

Friends, family and co-workers gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center to dedicate a memorial to Anna Samick, the first female business representative to teach at the Center and one of the IAM’s pioneering female union leaders.

CLUW Chapter Honors Linda Henderson

Virginia State Council of Machinists Secretary-Treasurer and Local 2531 member Linda Henderson received the 2009 “Woman of the Year” award from the Western Virginia chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW).