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WASHINGTON, 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
Read moreThe IAM supports a letter written by rail labor and industry groups opposing Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administrative funding cuts. The groups, including the Transportation Trades Department, the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Railroad Association, are urging the Republican-led Congress to adopt funding levels included in the Senate bill. The House GOP bill would slash RRB funding by $25 million, severely impacting the board’s ability to
Read moreWASHINGTON, 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
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