NFFE-IAM National Business Representative/Organizer Jerry McCarty and his family are still grieving the loss of his 21-year-old son, Gus, who died in a car related accident on May 15, 2023. Gus was severely injured in the accident, and doctors determined he would not survive.
Read moreWICHITA, Kan., June 29, 2023 – Approximately 6,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 839 (District 70) at Spirit AeroSystems voted today to ratify an improved four-year contract with the aerospace company. IAM members will return to work on Wednesday, July 5. The newly ratified contract includes significant improvements over
Read moreThe 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention held this past year in Las Vegas brought together a diverse group of more than 1,000 delegates from local lodges across North America. The IAM Western Territory Grand Lodge Convention Host Committee was tasked with making delegates feel welcome during the convention.
Read moreMore than 200 Members of IAM Local 623 (District 77) in Saint Cloud, MN employed by DeZURIK recently ratified a new three-year deal after a five-day strike. The new contract includes improved wages, the elimination of the two-tier wage system and improved paid leave.
Read moreIAM District 19 General Chairman Heath Jacobs has negotiated a first-of-its-kind shift swap agreement at the Canadian National Railway Company (CN). The temporary memorandum aims to give IAM members more opportunity to have time off work without being charged for absenteeism. The agreement covers IAM members at CN’s Locomotive Repair Center in Homewood, IL, commonly
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