The IAM and the Washington State Council of Machinists, along with several allied organizations in defense of IAM woodworkers and others in the wood, pulp, and paper industry, have successfully beat back an attempt to take forest management away from the people of Washington state. The Washington state Supreme Court recently unanimously ruled that the
Read moreThe Machinists Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council are happy to announce that its 3rd Annual Virtual BBQ Competition—Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines is being held Saturday, August 20! Click here for full details and sponsorship and donation opportunities. Visit this website to register as a competition cook or
Read moreMinnesota Local 459 President Keith Handt talks about the tour he and other Machinists at Bell Lumber and Pole gave of their plant during the Wood, Pulp and Paper Conference. The site visit was an opportunity to see firsthand how telephone poles are Machinist-made.
Read moreThis past Friday Mike Rose Chief of Staff to the International President, Woodworkers Department met with members of the Building and Woodworkers’ International (BWI).
Read moreBWI and EFBWW strongly condemn the violence and military actions against Ukraine and call upon Russia to end its military aggression immediately and withdraw its troops from all of Ukraine.
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