Because the developing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a national emergency and is certain to affect every IAM-represented workplace, the Machinists Union has issued an important memorandum for bargaining with employers.
Read moreThe IAM recently helped secure bipartisan congressional support for continued investment in the F-35 program. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2021 defense authorization and appropriations bills. The Defense Department’s budget request had called for less investment in the F-35 program.
Read moreThe IAM is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation calling for the funding of a second Virginia-class submarine in fiscal 2021 defense spending legislation. The Defense Department’s 2021 budget request calls for purchasing only one Virginia-class submarine.
Read moreAs the world collectively battles the Coronavirus pandemic, Union Plus is focusing on providing resources to support IAM families who participate in Union Plus programs. If you are a participant in our Union Plus mortgage, credit card, personal loan or supplemental insurance programs, you may be eligible for additional hardship or layoff assistance.
Read moreIn the best interest and safety of the membership during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the IAM has decided to cancel the IAM Legislative Conference, scheduled to be held May 4-6, 2020, as well as the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) Conference, scheduled to be held May 7-9, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel
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