The IAM is reaching out to members of Congress, encouraging them to support bipartisan legislation that would provide much-needed investment to optimize and improve our nation’s shipyards. International President Robert Martinez Jr wrote a letter to all U.S. Representatives and Senators urging them to co-sponsor the Supplying Help to Infrastructure in Ports, Yards, and America’s
Read moreNegotiating committee members from IAM Local 1400, along with District 98 Business Representative Kermit Forbes, completed a Negotiation Preparation Field Program prior to entering contract talks with Voith Hydro last week. Voith Hydro is one of the largest dedicated hydropower manufacturing facilities in the world. The York, PA plant builds and refurbishes components that serve
Read moreAs warm weather returns and COVID-19 restrictions are eased, people are ready to spend their days outdoors again. There is no better time to show your IAM pride with apparel and accessories available directly from MachinistsGear.com. From tote bags you can take to the beach to golf towels to use on the links to ladies‘
Read moreIAM District 725 Area Manager/Business Representative J.P. Fletcher recently represented the Machinists Union during U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s speech on trade at the AFL-CIO.
Read moreThe IAM Midwest Territory raised $21,877 at two recent events benefiting the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines, which provides service dogs free of charge to deserving individuals across the U.S. and Canada.
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