Union Privilege has a Union Plus Machinists Credit Card designed to meet the needs of IAM members and their families. The card is available in three options, all with competitive rates, U.S.-based customer service and more. Eligible cardholders have special access to $2.1 million in hardship grants for dealing with an illness or disability, hospital
Read moreIAM members and others protest outside a regional office of U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) before a crucial vote on “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority. Cardin voted against the measure on Tuesday. The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a measure Tuesday that virtually assures a final passage of “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority for the Trans-Pacific
Read moreTwo of the winners in the 2015 Union Plus Scholarship Program represent the IAM. The list includes Nicholas Belsanti, who received a $500 award and Emily Foltz, who received a $2,000 award. Union Plus recently awarded a total of $150,000 in scholarships to 106 students representing 36 unions. Nicholas, a 2015 high school graduate and
Read moreThe IAM Veteran Services Program is in place to help our union members who have served in or are retired from the military. As part of that program’s development, 15 veterans from across the U.S. and Canada took part in a week-long planning session at the William W. Winpisinger Center. One of the participants was
Read moreLocal 31 Journeyman Andy Frye, seen here taking precision measurements on a steam-driven boiler feed pump at the Nebraska City Power Station, was featured in the 2015 IAM Calendar. Local 31 member Mark Patach took the photo. Don’t miss your chance to feature your Lodge members in the popular IAM Calendar. Just enter the IAM
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