This article was featured in the Winter 2026-2027 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative John Carr The whistles still echoed across the Kennebec River as another shift of skilled Machinists filed through the gates of Bath Iron Works (BIW). For generations, IAM Local S6 members have built some of the U.S. Navy’s
Read moreThis article was featured in the Winter 2026-2027 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative Angela Colaizzi For rideshare drivers, pay can shift overnight. Major safety concerns are swept under the rug. Drivers can be deactivated from the apps they rely on for income with no explanation or recourse. For years, they’ve kept
Read moreThis article was featured in the Summer 2026 IAM Journal and was written by IAM Communications Representative John Carr In states where so-called right-to-work laws are designed to weaken unions, two IAM locals are among many who are proving that strong leadership, daily engagement and active membership can keep solidarity alive and deliver results. At
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