On a recent sunny day in Wichita, KS, IAM District Lodge 70 and United Way held their third annual Flags of Freedom event, created to allow the community to give thanks to those who served and those who sacrificed everything in service to the nation.
Read more–This story is from the Summer 2023 edition of the IAM Journal Demand for union representation has surged in recent years with the COVID-19 pandemic certainly playing a key role in exposing disparities and accelerating the push by white-collar workers and other workers to organize. Labor shortages gave workers a rare leg up, which workers
Read moreThe IAM has reached a tentative agreement for approximately 530 mechanic and related members at PSA Airlines. The five-year tentative agreement includes: A 23.81% average wage increase on date of ratification Flexible hiring rates with protection for current employees Additional increases for topped out employees Signing bonus of 8 percent of individual gross with a
Read more–This story is from the Summer 2023 edition of the IAM Journal From October 2 to 7, 2022, the IAM Western Territory and the city of Las Vegas welcomed IAM delegates from across the U.S. and Canada who represent the power and strength of our union for the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention. This pivotal
Read moreRetired IAM General Secretary-Treasurer and current Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach Jr. testified on Capitol Hill for adequate funding for Social Security that could help to prevent identity fraud.
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