In the aftermath of the second World War, U.S. leaders saw a need to restructure our military forces in an era of growing tensions of the Cold War, and the need to demobilize nearly ten million Americans serving in uniform. The National Security Act of 1947 separated the Army Air Corp from the U.S. Army,
Read moreFAIRBANKS, Alaska — The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is thrilled to announce that on Sept. 11, 2024 a distinguished group of 15 F-35 Instructor Pilots and Simulator Technicians unanimously voted to join our union. This landmark decision reflects the trust and confidence these skilled professionals have placed in the IAM to represent
Read moreSan Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed from Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss., recently en route to its commissioning site at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. Approximately 220 members of IAM Local 1133 (District W2021), are part of 13 different unions building the ship.
Read moreSeventeen IAM members were honored during the final day of the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention in New York City. Each had passed the threshold of over 50 years of service to our organization. 50 years of service earns a gold membership card for the honoree. It is a treasured recognition within the IAM. “As
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