Machinists from all over the country are taking advantage of the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree through a partnership between the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Center and the National Labor College. Back row (left to right): Charlie Micallef, Steve Warren, James Spalo, Beau Marnhout, Victoria Bouchee. Front row (left to right): David Wheatley, Jerry
Read moreEl plazo de inscripción para la clase del 05 de Mayo de Liderazgo I se acerca rápidamente, así que actúe ahora. Si conoces a alguien en su logia local que esté interesado en asistir al Liderazgo I en español en Mayo, por favor notifiquen a los oficiales de su logia local lo más pronto posible.
Read moreIAM members have a unique opportunity to express their support for stronger U.S. content requirements in export transactions that are supported by the U.S. Export Import Bank. The Ex-Im Bank was created during the Roosevelt administration to support U.S. exports that support U.S. jobs by providing billions in annual loan guarantees. While the Ex-Im Bank
Read moreHouse Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has introduced a 2014 fiscal year budget that would deeply cut health care and education spending that middle class families depend on. The plan also provides higher subsidies for shipping jobs overseas and bigger tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy. Republicans would pay for the budget by
Read moreTwenty-six workers at Spirit AeroSystems in Chanute, KS who manufacture small parts and assemblies used in Boeing aircraft voted for IAM Representation recently. The vote follows last month’s signing of a first contract by workers at the Spirit facility in Kinston, NC. “Having seen the joint partnership agreements in Wichita and Kinston, NC, the people
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