The International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 15 and Uber this week announced an agreement through which IAM will represent all current and future for-hire vehicle drivers using Uber in New York City. Under the five-year agreement, the IAM has formed an affiliate, the Independent Drivers Guild (drivingguild.org), to give the 35,000 drivers using the
Read moreAn article by Ted Reed in The Street sheds light on how new IAM contracts with United Airlines are reversing the trend of outsourcing union jobs in the air transport industry. (Photo by: Bill Burke/Page One Photography) The IAM was recently able to secure industry-best wages, retirement security and work protection for the approximately 30,000
Read moreA 22-member IAM delegation to traveled to Ottawa to urge the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to send the Air Canada Public Participation Act back to the House of Commons and include changes to protect Canadian jobs. Pictured from left: IAM District 140 President and General Chair Fred Hospes, Grand Lodge Representative
Read moreMore than 20 children participated in the 2016 Bring Your Child to Work Day at IAM Headquarters. The students learned about the IAM and what Machinists around the country produce. IAM Headquarters took part in Bring Your Child to Work Day and designed an educational and fun-filled program for the students. More than 20 children
Read moreThe IAM is joining the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help collect donated food in more than 10,000 communities across the country. The 24th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is set for Saturday, May 14, 2016. Just leave non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox on May 14 and your mail carrier
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