These news briefs were published in the Winter 2021-2022 IAM Journal. IAM Saves Thousands of Aerospace Jobs The IAM’s Political and Legislative Department’s strong advocacy for a new federal aerospace job protection program has saved thousands of IAM jobs.
Read more125 IAM Local 761 (District 65) members from the New York Air Brake plant in Watertown, NY recently ratified a closing agreement, with members receiving an enhanced severance package based on years of service along with extended medical coverage for three to six months.
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) on Monday, Nov. 8, sent a letter to Robin Hayes, CEO JetBlue Airways Inc., alerting him that the union will reach out to federal lawmakers in an attempt to help workers who wrongfully lost wages and benefits even as the carrier took taxpayer-funded relief as part of the
Read moreDelegates from across Minnesota gathered recently for the Minnesota State Council of Machinists meeting. The meeting focused on the importance of staying engaged throughout the electoral process and outlined priorities for the membership. The attendees heard from a slate of dynamic speakers, including IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Steve Galloway, IAM Legislative and Political
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