Quick links+
The only way to reverse the downward trend of the American middle class is through an economic boost in U.S. manufacturing, job creation and skills training, said Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy to IAM leaders and members at the New England State Council of Machinists Annual Conference in Groton, CT. “Two things are going on,” said
Read moreIAM Local 2003 members in Daleville, AL strike against Army Fleet Support (AFS) at Fort Rucker after voting to reject a “last, best and final” offer from parent company L3 Communications. Nearly 3,000 members of IAM Local 2003 in Daleville, AL are on strike against Army Fleet Support (AFS) at Fort Rucker after voting to
Read moreIAM members rally in 2011 against unfair trade agreements. The IAM will join union activists and the AFL-CIO in a rally on Capitol Hill to voice our members’ opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement. The rally is scheduled for May 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm in the Upper Senate Park behind the
Read moreThe IAM mourns the passing of District 10 Business Representative Don Griffin. Griffin, a 40-year union member, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hartford, WI on Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was 66 years old. Griffin’s union activism originated with the Allied Industrial Workers, where he served in many capacities from 1969 through 1994.
Read moreMike Rose IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has announced the appointment of Grand Lodge Representative Mike Rose to serve as Chief of Staff of the IAM Woodworkers Department. Rose will fill the position previously held by retired Woodworkers Chief of Staff Bill Street. “Bill Street is retiring after an extraordinary union career,” said Buffenbarger. “We
Read more