The IAM and the nation’s largest federation of labor unions, the AFL-CIO, have issued strong public comments opposing a last-minute raid on the mission of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
Read moreWASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued the following statement regarding the nomination of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative: “The Machinists Union could not be more pleased with the selection of Katherine Tai for United State Trade Representative. She has repeatedly demonstrated that she understands what unfair trade is
Read moreIAM members in Georgia and from across the country are voluntarily campaigning for two pro-labor candidates in Georgia as the balance of power in the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance.
Read moreWASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2020 – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued the following statement regarding the current state of COVID-19 relief negotiations: “Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans must pass long-overdue, comprehensive COVID-19 relief legislation before Congress takes yet another vacation. Millions of working people are out of jobs, going hungry, being evicted from their homes
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. recently visited IAM Local 709 members in Marietta, GA to assure members that while they and their families have endured some trying times in this unprecedented year, the IAM remains strong.
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