The winners of the 2016 IAM Photo Contest have been named and the 2017 Calendar, featuring the winning photos, is now available for order. Top photo awards go to Dave Lehive of Local 1776 in Essington, PA, who won first place for his photo, “Machinists at Work in Philadelphia;” James T. Barnhart Jr. of Local
Read moreIAM District 15’s Youth Transition to Work program will again receive funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor. The program engages graduating high school students in automotive and diesel mechanic apprenticeships. Ira Stern, who runs the program, works with employers, schools and community colleges to help young people get a job, serve an apprenticeship
Read moreTwo important deadlines for the 36th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet at Las Vegas’ Paris Hotel and Casino on Saturday, November 19, 2016 are fast approaching. Monday, October 31 is the last day to RSVP for the banquet and place an ad in the banquet tribute book. The Vegas weekend provides nearly 20 percent
Read moreJason Hardwick, formerly the IAM Western Territory Communications Representative, is now a Special Representative in the territory. The appointment was effective October 1, 2016. Hardwick will take on a larger role, including expanded negotiating, organizing and servicing responsibilities. “Jason has been made a tremendous impact on our membership in the Western Territory, and we’re happy
Read moreSeattle District 751 once again teamed up with the Salvation Army to make Halloween sweeter for the children of nearby White Center, WA. Union members have collected 550 pounds of candy for the Salvation Army’s annual Halloween party in White Center, which provides a safe alternative to trick-or-treating for children in that community. Donations of unopened, individually
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