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The site of the first Machinists Union meeting, a rail yard just minutes south of downtown Atlanta, was the filming site for a recent episode of The Walking Dead. The first members of the Machinists Union were facing dangerous work, long hours, and unfair pay when they gathered in a dusty Atlanta locomotive pit on
Read moreMembers of the Tennessee State Council of Machinists met in Gatlinburg, TN to address issues facing active and retired IAM members across the Volunteer State. IAM President Tom Buffenbarger and members of the Executive Council traveled to the Tennessee State Council of Machinists meeting to deliver personal thanks to IAM activists in the Volunteer State
Read moreFormer U.S. Rep Jim Oberstar receives an honorary lifetime membership to the IAM at the 2012 Grand Lodge Convention. From left, TCU/IAM National President Robert Scardelletti, IAM Transportation GVP Sito Pantoja, Oberstar, IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger and IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. Former U.S. Representative and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim
Read moreThe IAM is joining the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help collect donated food in more than 10,000 communities for the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive. The 22nd annual food drive is this Saturday, May 10. Simply leave non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox on May 10 and your mail carrier will
Read moreUnion Privilege has announced the availability of new Union Plus benefits, programs and offers designed to meet the needs of IAM members and their families. A new credit card choice, The Union Plus/Machinists Card, is now available in three options, all with competitive rates, U.S.-based customer service and more. Eligible cardholders have special access to
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