Frank Wilson is a U.S. Navy Veteran, 18-year shop steward, and trustee of IAM Local 1005 in District W24. He works for the City of Portland, OR as a vehicle and equipment mechanic and is very passionate about helping U.S. military veterans struggling with mental health. Wilson is one of three local delegates from the
Read moreThe leadership of the new IAM Rail Division recently witnessed the skilled craftsmanship of IAM Local 1676 (District 19) members at the Norfolk Southern facility in Conway, PA. Josh Hartford, IAM Special Assistant to the International President, joined District 19 General Chairs James Orwan and Jason Gibbs on a tour of the locomotive repair facility,
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed Chiqui Guevara to serve as a Grand Lodge Auditor. Guevara will service and assist District and Local Lodges in the Eastern and Western Territories. “We welcome Chiqui to the Grand Lodge Auditing Team and look forward to the contributions she will continue to make to our membership,” said
Read moreIAM District 70 in Wichita, KS, partnered again with the United Way of the Plains on Memorial Weekend for a Flags of Freedom celebration at the lodge’s union hall. The two-week display of 600 American flags is part of a collaboration to honor, celebrate and remember veterans on Memorial Day. As a tribute to our great men
Read moreThe Machinists Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council are happy to announce that its 3rd Annual Virtual BBQ Competition—Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines is being held Saturday, August 20! Click here for full details and sponsorship and donation opportunities. Visit this website to register as a competition cook or
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