The IAM’s latest organizing win at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA was the culmination of a unique pilot program that included multiple IAM territories, districts and departments, as well as key support from NFFE-IAM. On July 30, workers employed by Bowhead Support Group at the Letterkenny Army Depot voted overwhelmingly for the IAM in
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger will serve as a member of the newly-established AFL-CIO Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice. Convened by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, the commission will conduct hearings across the country to gather information from local leaders and analyze the ways racism weakens the collective power of all working people. Current
Read moreAtiena Branch holds the $5,000 R. Thomas Buffenbarger President’s scholarship award she received at the 2015 COMTO National Meeting in Boston. Three IAM scholarships aimed at college students considering careers in transportation were conferred at the national meeting of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) in Boston. WATCH: IAMAW at COMTO COMTO’s mission is
Read moreFamily and friends joined in at the IAM Family Day Cookout/Picnic The Winpisinger Education and Technology Center hosted the IAM Family Day and Cookout/Picnic which included the dedication of a room at the Center highlighting the accomplishments of retired General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach Jr. and the rededication of the Kourpias Reading room after it was
Read moreThe IAM Retirees Conference will take place November 15-20, in Las Vegas, NV. The highly-popular IAM Retirees Conference will be held November 15-20, 2015 at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. This year’s conference will feature speakers, activities and panel discussions of interest to both active and retired IAM members, including what’s
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