As the holiday weekend rapidly approaches, remember that we can all do our part by supporting workers and companies that produce high quality, union-made products. Whether you are a host or a guest, you will be contributing to good union jobs in your neighborhood and all across America. From picnic supplies to condiments, meats, baked
Read moreFrom left: IAM Canadian GVP Dave Ritchie, Stratford Perth Museum Curator Micaela Fitzsimmons and IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger don white gloves to handle the first minutes book – circa 1890 – from the first Canadian Local Lodge 103. International President Tom Buffenbarger addressing delegates of the Ontario Council of Machinists annual conference. It was
Read moreIAM members employed by URS Federal Support Services at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in northeastern Pennsylvania won a landmark settlement thanks to grievances and subsequent arbitrations filed on their behalf by IAM District 1 Representatives. As a result of layoffs in 2012, senior Electronic Technicians at Tobyhanna were laid off while the company retained junior
Read moreIAM Organizing Committee for EMI Services in NC One hundred thirty three workers for EMI Services, LLC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, NC voted IAM Yes for union representation. The Service Contract workers include all full-time and regular part-time maintenance and support employees. Laborers, warehouse
Read moreTeam America from Russellville, AL (Photo by Russellville City Schools Rockets and Robots) Seven students from Russellville, AL, with the help of IAM Local 44 member Preston Burns, won world final competition of the Rocketry Challenge at the Paris Air Show. Burns served as their technical mentor and traveled with the team throughout all of
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