New IAM members working at The Bionetics Corporation in Heath, OH overwhelmingly ratified their first agreement last week. The group which recently joined District 54 fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA) guidelines, which allow for wages, benefits, and working conditions to be set by union bargaining.
Read moreIAM International President Bob Martinez has announced the appointment of IAM Local 778 Recording Secretary Brian Simmons to the position of Special Representative for the IAM Midwest Territory, effective February 1, 2019.
Read moreThe William W. Winpisinger Center is hosting its Organizing program in Spanish in March from the 31st to April 5. The Organizing program in Spanish mirrors its English counterpart in that it provides the local and district lodges with trained and skilled Organizers that can communicate with workers in both languages.
Read moreEl Centro William W. Winpisinger celebrará su programa de organización en español del 31 de marzo al 5 de abril. El programa de organización en español refleja a su contraparte en inglés, ya que proporciona a las logias locales y distritos con organizadores capacitados que pueden comunicarse con trabajadores en ambos idiomas.
Read moreA statement from Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr. on President Trump’s Shutdown Announcement: “I want to thank all of our members and everyone who made calls, attended rallies and shared their personal stories during this shutdown. Unfortunately, this fight is far from over. “Opening up the government for three weeks is insufficient. The
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