The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a heat hazard alert (English and Spanish) in response to record-breaking temperatures putting workers in danger. The alert reminds employers of their obligation to protect workers against illness and injury from high temperatures in the workplace, whether inside or outdoors. OSHA has also escalated its enforcement of
Read moreIAM Local 1487 hosted a recent Committee on the Future (COTF) Listening Session at its lodge near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser kicked off the meetings by encouraging members to share genuine thoughts about the future of the IAM. Southern Territory Grand Lodge Representative Reggie Dixon, District W2021
Read moreWASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 – IAM Healthcare, a part of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), applauds the termination of the proposed merger between Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services. “We are pleased that this merger has been terminated,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Steve Galloway. “This merger would have harmed patients,
Read moreFrench Canadian IAM Members traveled to the IAM’s Winpisinger Education Center in Maryland for Leadership 1 and 2 training. The French-speaking instructors taught several topics, including the history of the IAM and the importance of political action and member involvement. In the video, seven IAM members comment on the important classes. Les membres canadiens français
Read moreOn Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, the IAM will join hundreds of other labor, civil rights and justice organizations in observing the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. The program and march will convene at the Lincoln Memorial at 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3 p.m. More information on the march can be found
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