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The IAM is mourning the recent passing of legendary civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who served his Georgia congressional district for more than 30 years. Lewis, who passed away on Friday, July 17 at the age of 80, was a long-time ally of Machinists Union members in Congress. Lewis, the son of
Read moreThe U.S. Air Force is turning to the skilled workforce at IAM District 837 in St. Louis to build F-15EX fighter jets. The $1.2 billion contracts is the result of the IAM’s congressional advocacy for Machinists Union members to build the fighter jet for the Air Force. “The proud members of IAM District 837 are
Read moreThe IAM is asking for help from elected officials to save nearly 80 New York IAM Local 2495 (District 65) jobs at Jamestown Metal Products. Management at the Jamestown, NY plant announced that the factory would permanently close its doors by early September and move work to Tennessee. The company has cited supply chain issues
Read moreWednesday’s special edition of Activate L!VE featured Owen Herrnstadt, IAM Chief of Staff and Director of Trade and Globalization, who broke down the main points of Joe Biden’s recently unveiled manufacturing plan. Herrnstadt called the plan comprehensive and a great initiative that addresses critical areas needed to rebuild and strengthen manufacturing in the United States.
Read moreDear Sisters and Brothers, Over the last four months, we have experienced the devastating effects of COVID-19. Many of us have lost family and friends, and just about all of us know someone whose life was cut short due to this vicious virus. In addition to the human suffering we have witnessed, we have also
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