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The Machinists Union’s first Canadian Local Lodge (Local Lodge 103) was formed in 1890 in Stratford, Ontario.
Read moreThe IAM gives a heartfelt thanks to our military veterans as the U.S. celebrates Veterans Day and Canada recognizes Remembrance Day.
Read moreAfter operating for over 20 years, Harley-Davidson closed its factory in Kansas City, MO in May 2019, resulting in the loss of jobs for about 800 IAM members. Harley’s announcement about the closing of the Kansas City plant coincided with their opening of an assembly plant in Thailand. “It was devastating,” said IAM member and
Read moreThe effects of the wage gap that Latina working women face go far beyond a paycheck; it is a trickle-down effect that plays a detrimental role in the lives of Latinas, their families and entire communities.
Read moreAfter operating for almost eight decades, Electrolux closed its factory in St. Cloud, Minnesota in November 2019, resulting in the loss of jobs for about 900 IAM Local 623 members. The plant, which accounted for roughly 17 percent of the town’s manufacturing jobs, was consolidated to the company’s non-union facility in Anderson, SC. “Ever since
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