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This article was featured in the IAM Summer 2024 Journal and written by IAM Communications Representative Elías Flamenco Rivera. Washington state is home to approximately 32,000 hardworking members from IAM District 751 in Seattle and IAM District W24 in Portland, Ore., who are looking ahead to an important date: Sept. 12, 2024. This is the day
Read moreDear IAM Family, One of the core tenants of our union is to fight for a dignified retirement for every member. We also believe in the great importance of mentoring the next generation of leaders – and passing the torch to the right person at the right time. That’s why after 43 years of membership,
Read moreWinter 2023-2024 IAM Journal An exciting moment in history occurred in July 2023 in Lexington, Ky., where the approximately 150 hardworking members of IAM Local 219 (District 1888) achieved a remarkable feat by ratifying a brand new contract with Tunista Logistics Solutions, LLC. It’s worth noting that Kentucky is a “right-to-work” state, which makes this
Read moreWinter 2023-2024 IAM Journal The new Local 701 apprenticeship facility in Aurora, Il., opened its doors to its first cohort of 94 automotive and diesel mechanic apprentices on July 23 of this year. The build-out for the new Aurora facility is mostly funded by employer contributions and government grants. It isn’t quite finished, but the
Read moreWinter 2023-2024 IAM Journal Nonprofit organizations strive for community service and the common good. Nonprofit workers have realized that resolving workplace problems can create a better environment for skilled and passionate employees, resulting in more effective organizations, and joining a union is seen as the best solution. The IAM Western Territory has been working hard
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