WASHINGTON, July 28, 2023 — Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement strongly supporting President Biden’s “Invent it Here, Make it Here” executive order on federal research and development in support of domestic manufacturing: “President Biden’s ‘Invent in Here, Make it Here’ executive order is a significant step forward
Read moreIAM Local 778 members are preparing for upcoming contract talks with Honeywell. The negotiations team met recently in Hollywood, Md. at the IAM’s Winpisinger Education Center to prepare for talks later this fall with Honeywell management. Twenty-one-year IAM member and Local 778 Business Representative Landon Miner explains how vital these upcoming talks will be and
Read moreThe Sisters of IAM Local 1998 in Honolulu recently held their first Women’s Committee “Painting with a Twist” event. The purpose was to build a culture of camaraderie and solidarity, as well as planning future community engagement activities. “I am excited and encouraged for the future of Local 1998’s Women’s Committee,” said Western Territory General
Read moreApproximately 550 Local 2771 (District 776) members who work for M1 Support Services at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a strong new contract. IAM members at the base service the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Program (ENJJPT), the world’s only multi-nationally manned and managed flying training program chartered
Read moreLast week, IAM Healthcare, along with the AFL-CIO and a coalition of labor and community allies, hosted a virtual rally for safe staffing standards to encourage the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish strong staffing standards for nursing homes in the United States.
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