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IAM air transport and rail industry leaders from across the United States and Canada were elected to top positions at the recent International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Global Congress. The IAM, North America’s largest transportation union, is taking a leading role worldwide as transport workers find themselves at the forefront of multiple crises – from
Read moreOn Wednesday, Oct. 23, nearly 200 various commuter rail union members, led by the IAM, gathered at the South Station in Boston to let Keolis management know it’s time to give Keolis rail workers the contract they deserve. Out of the 14 unions that represent commuter rail workers, 13 do not have agreements yet. The
Read moreBOSTON, Oct. 21, 2024– The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 318, representing Boston’s commuter rail workers at Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the commuter rail system on behalf of the MBTA, will hold a rally at South Station on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. to demand fair wages and a
Read moreRetired IAM District 19 leader Robert “Bob” Reynolds recently received a 60-year IAM service award pin and was recognized for his union achievements. Reynolds’ journey with the IAM began as an apprentice on Aug. 6, 1964, with the Illinois Central Railroad in Paducah, Ky. At the time, the Illinois Central Railroad was the most dominant
Read moreThe Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) held its annual General Chairmen’s Training at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Watch the video report here. “The IAM’s facility offers an invaluable opportunity for our General Committee Officers to collaborate closely and discuss shared challenges across properties,” said BRS National President Mike Baldwin. “The
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