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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), representing nearly 1.4 million members across the United States, are calling on Congress to immediately pass the bipartisan Railway Safety Act (S. 576). READ: 2 craft unions press senators to act on rail safety bill FreightWaves “With
Read more–This story is from the Summer 2023 edition of the IAM Journal After almost three long and sometimes contentious years, the IAM Rail Division recently ratified a new, improved five-year Freight Rail Agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC). The accord is a critical initial step to addressing some of the industry’s biggest concerns.
Read moreWASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 – Approximately 550 IAM District 19 Members at Amtrak ratified a new contract after a year and a half of successful negotiations. The seven-year agreement includes significant pay raises, improved benefits, 10 weeks of parental leave, and increased paid leave. The improvements include a 30% wage increase over the life of the contract, which compounded
Read moreDear IAM District 19 Members, I am pleased to notify the membership of District 19 that we have ratified the Agreement with National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) after a year and half of successful negotiations. I would like to thank all who participated in the union’s democratic process and congratulate you on your dedication to
Read moreAPDGC Andrew Sandberg, GC Heath Jacobs, L.L.498 President Shaun O’Connor, and Local Chairman Dave May recently met with U.S. Reps. Chuy Garcia (D-IL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). The discussion focused on H.R. 2785, the REEF Act, which would permanently exempt payments made by the RUIA from being subject to the current 5.7% reduction. The bipartisan
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