Approximately 70 civilian aircraft mechanics employed by Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STI) at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, N.C., have joined the IAM Union through voluntary recognition. A strong majority of the workers supported joining the IAM, leading STI to sign a voluntary recognition agreement recognizing the IAM as their exclusive collective
Read moreThe IAM Organizing Department recently welcomed organizers from across North America to Kansas City, Mo., for its Basic Training for Organizing (BTO) program, providing participants with the tools and strategies needed to successfully lead organizing campaigns and grow the union. Launched in 2023, the BTO program was created to train new and emerging organizers and
Read moreWorkers of V2X Vertex Aerospace in Fort Worth,Texas, who provide defense maintenance services on military aircraft at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) under service contract work have voted to join IAM Union, marking a significant organizing win in a fast-growing region of North Texas.
Read moreIAM retirees have spent a lifetime fighting for dignity, fairness, and strong contracts – and they’re not done yet. During the recent IAM Retirees Conference, IAM retirees shared reflections on their time as active members and the lessons that shaped their careers. Their message to today’s members is clear: get involved, stay engaged, and keep
Read moreThe IAM Organizing Department has secured another important victory for working people with the voluntary recognition of 50 civilian employees working at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in Beaufort, S.C. This organizing effort, led by IAM Western Assistant Organizing Coordinator Joseph Solis and Associate Organizer Robert Sumlin, brings these workers one step closer to
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