The IAM is grateful to generations of Italian Americans who have contributed to the vast tapestry of American culture. Italian Americans, like many immigrant groups, also have a rich history of fighting for workers’ rights and organizing for a better life. As Italian immigration to America surged by the turn of the 20th century, some
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
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Tony Blevins, a Special Assistant to the International President, to serve as Assistant Director of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines. The appointment is effective Nov. 1, 2023. Throughout his career, Blevins has made GDA | TLC, the IAM’s favorite charity, a central part of his
Read moreWASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) extends its heartfelt condolences to the city of Lewiston and the entire state of Maine in the wake of this senseless mass shooting. We were devastated to learn that the tragedy has claimed the life of IAM Local S6 member Peyton
Read moreIAM Associate General Counsel Laura Ewan sheds light on Groff vs Joy, a Supreme Court case decision that sets a new standard when workers request religious accommodations from their employer.
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