Worker safety remains a cornerstone of the IAM Union’s mission, and the IAM will pause to honor members who lost their lives due to workplace injuries or occupational illnesses. A solemn Workers’ Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET at the Lighthouse Monument in Workers’ Memorial Park, located
Read moreThis year, for Black History Month, the IAM is highlighting some of our current history makers within the organization. All this month, we will be running stories on current Black activists in the IAM.
Read moreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement engineering, administrative, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as considerations for doing so. This guidance is intended for planning purposes.
Read moreWhat is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19? Yes.
Read moreWorkplace violence is a problem, no matter where you work. The IAM Health and Safety Department recently conducted the 2019 workplace violence survey. The survey identified trends that our members face on the job.
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