Quick links+
The Officers of our Wood, Pulp & Paper Council and Woodworkers Chief of Staff Mike Rose have recommended to International President Martinez that we postpone our October 2016 Council Meeting and, respectfully requested that we reschedule this meeting in 2017. In making the decision for this request, the Council and COS Rose took into account
Read moreRetired International President Tom Buffenbarger, left, congratulates incoming President Bob Martinez, Jr., after Martinez took his oath of office. Left, Retired International President Tom Buffenbarger swears in Resident General Vice President Rickey Wallace. The new year began with a historic ceremony as retiring International President Buffenbarger swore in new International President Robert Martinez, Jr.,
Read moreAfter a challenging round of negotiations, members of Local Lodge I460, District Lodge 4, ratified a new 2 year agreement at IKEA in Perryville, Maryland. The IKEA production and maintenance workers will realize several language and economic gains. The following highlights are some of the items agreed upon: *Substantial wage increases in both years 1
Read moreFollow the extreme fire conditions from Oregon’s Department of Forestry daily updates. Please follow the link under our Woodworkers homepage at http://www.goiam.org/index.php/headquarters/departments/woodworkers/northwest-fire-updates.
Read moreWhen Simpson Lumber Company put its sawmilling operations up for sale in December 2014 and put IAM members at risk, quick action by District W24 representatives helped save jobs and provide substantial benefits for those who were displaced.In mid-January 2015, Simpson notified District W24 that Interfor, Corp. LLC, a Canadian-owned forest products manufacturer, had purchased
Read more