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The IAM remains concerned that the fish consumption and water quality standards announced this week by Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will jeopardize the economic health of the Puget Sound without adding significant improvements to the regions health and environmental quality. “We hoped the governor would address calls from labor, business and community groups to
Read moreITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton meets with Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants to let them know the ITF fully supports their efforts to gain IAM representation. Left to right, Cotton and Delta Flight Attendants, Dawn Peterson, Don McBryde, Masayo Tyner and Marianne Bicksler. Illustrating the global reach of the IAM’s Delta Flight Attendant organizing campaign,
Read moreIAM Local 778 Steward Jason Capra, middle, won a John Deere tractor in the 2016 IAM Grand Lodge Convention raffle. From left, Local 778 Secretary-Treasurer Cory Wallace, Local 778 Directing Business Representative Joe Capra, Jason Capra, John Deere salesman Jeff VanSlyke and Heritage Tractor Vice President Dale VanSlyke. Kansas City, MO Local 778 member Jason
Read moreSt. Mary’s Sherriff’s Department Sgt. Brian Hartz, second from right, presents a certificate of appreciation to the IAM for their fundraising on behalf of the Special Olympics. From left, Carlos San Miguel, Retiree, Community and Membership Services Director; Angela Bennett, Women’s and Human Rights Department Administrative Secretary; Annette Hartz, Information Systems Analyst; Brian Hartz and
Read moreExtreme pro-business interests often argue that raising the minimum wage will lead to job losses, but the evidence suggests otherwise. The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has found states that raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2014 have seen higher job growth than states where the minimum wage stayed the same. Click
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