Several hundred union members protested at the U.S. Supreme Court in January against a case that would have prevented public sector unions from collecting fair share fees from workers who opt out of their union. A corporate-funded legal effort to gut unions has died. The eight-member U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it was split four
Read moreThe William W. Winpisinger Center Education and Technology Center recently hosted members from all sectors of the union to participate in the first Spanish Leadership I program of 2016. Twenty-four Machinists members learned various subjects including Labor History, Human Rights, Lodge Administration, Government & Politics, and the Role of the Stewards in the week-long program.
Read moreEl Centro de Educación y Tecnología William W. Winpisinger recibió recientemente los miembros de todos los sectores de la unión para participar en el primer programa de Liderazgo I en Español el Marzo 13 del 2016. Los Veinte y cuatro miembros Maquinistas aprendieron varios temas, incluyendo la historia del Labor, Derechos Humanos, Administración de la
Read moreSeventy five year member and retired General Chairman Roy Meeks receives award from General Vice President Sito Pantoja. IAM Lodges throughout the United States and Canada regularly present service awards to members. Service pins are awarded for each five years of membership beginning in the 15th year, and a certificate is provided for each fifth
Read moreThe Swissport Fuelers Negotiating Committee prepares for upcoming contract talks. Winpisinger Center Director Chris Wagoner leads the class with Negotiating Committee members (front table, from left) Rob Helmer, Bronson McGee, Steven Van Note and Joseph Morones. District 142 General Chairman Randy Griffith and Transportation Department Education Representative Brianna Gregory assist at the back table. The
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