Nearly two dozen IAM members were appointed to the Sergeant at Arms Committee at the 2024 Grand Lodge Convention. Their duty – maintain order and provide security for the delegates’ hall and backstage areas. With nearly 1,200 delegates in attendance, and more than 50 guest speakers, including VIPs, their duties were crucial and demanding to
Read moreAn IAM delegate explains the process for the IAM’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president. The decision took place following a virtual appearance from Gov. Walz and debate on the floor of the Convention, culminating in the delegates’ passage of a resolution endorsing the pro-union ticket. Watch Video here
Read moreThe Intalco Aluminum Smelter in Ferndale, Wash., began operations in 1966 closing in 2020, and most of its employees were represented by IAM Local 2379, which negotiated a benefit plan to provide financial assistance to laid-off members. When the plant shut down in 2020, funds were distributed to eligible employees according to the plan’s rules.
Read moreApproximately 150 stock clerks at PSA Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). PSA Airlines is part of the American Airlines Group, operating over 500 daily flights on behalf of American Airlines. The IAM continues to grow its membership in the air transport industry, and this election marks a
Read moreIAM Family, Today, as a union and a nation, we remember together the devastating attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. We take this day to mourn the lives lost in those attacks and the life-saving attempts made by first responders. As fellow patriots, we take this time to memorialize the victims of a day
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