Recently at the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention, Local 751F member Alberta England had a life-changing event take place for her autistic son, Jackson. Russ Gittlen, Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines President introduced England and her son to the service dog, Bobby, at the right time. The incredible event, captured on video, tells
Read moreWASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2022 – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. released the following statement: “The Machinists Union sends our profound congratulations to President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the people of Brazil. Like the labor movement, Lula’s life story is one of perseverance. As a young man who took machinist training courses and
Read moreMachinists Union members have made thousands of calls and knocked on thousands of Machinists Union members’ doors. With less than two weeks until Election Day, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers(IAM) Labor 2022 campaign has already mobilized hundreds of volunteers to knock on thousands of doors. The Machinists Union’s member-to-member program, which has
Read moreAfter years of hard work and dedication, IAM District 19 was able to win 400 hours of straight-time pay for IAM members at North Little Rock Union Pacific – Jenks Shop (NLR). The award is due to the carrier’s wrongful subcontracting of IAM work. The carrier subcontracted out two engine overhauls that were to be
Read moreIf you plan to celebrate Halloween, don’t forget to buy union-made in America treats. See the handy list of union-made candy and sweets below, provided by the AFL-CIO. These treats are made by companies that treat their workers fairly. When you consume these, you will be supporting the hardworking people in our union family. Union-Made
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