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The IAM joined thousands of labor, civil rights and religious activists on the National Mall to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington. This event was an opportunity to not only celebrate that historic march but also to reflect on the progress made toward civil equality in the last
Read moreIAM Southern Territory Chief of Staff Craig Martin recently visited IAM Local 2252C in San Juan, Puerto Rico to tour the facility offering a carpentry class. The class aims to train aspiring carpenters, develop their skills and increase IAM membership.
Read moreMachinists Union social media accounts share highlights from the 2023 IAM Unity and Growth Conference: .@iamawcanada's @ivana_saula sheds light on the impact of #AI on unions and the need for a clear framework that protects workers’ rights and their jobs.#IAMUnity pic.twitter.com/lKJBKvznQg — Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) August 23, 2023 .@AFLCIO's @CindyEstradaUAW discusses the importance of why
Read moreWASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 – After nearly eight years leading the union, two decades on the Executive Council and more than 43 years of membership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced that he will retire, effective Jan. 1, 2024. IAM Resident General Vice President Brian Bryant will succeed Martinez as the IAM’s next
Read moreIAM Southern Territory General Vice President Rickey Wallace, who has served in the position since October 2018, will retire on Nov. 1, 2023. “Rickey has been a dedicated and effective leader for the IAM,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “He has grown the membership in the Southern Territory, including the recent organizing campaigns
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