As the U.S. government shutdown continues, frustration turned to energy as IAM political leaders gathered at the New Mexico State Council in Ruidoso to boost morale and support federal workers and contractors who have been laid-off or terminated by the White House.
Read moreIAM Union members highlight why these gatherings are vital—bringing people together to share knowledge, build solidarity, and fuel the fight for justice and equality everywhere.
Read moreThe Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Region II, which represents the Mid-Atlantic, recently held its conference in the Washington, D.C. area. The hot topic was how struggling federal workers are coping under the current government shutdown and staffing cuts.
Read moreThe IAM Retirees & Membership Services Department recently conducted a week-long class at the William Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Maryland to help members build retiree clubs at the district and local levels, an action plan that would boost retiree activism, provide resources for them and increase mentorship of younger union members. Anyone interested
Read moreLast weekend, the IAM Union Michigan State Council held its fall meeting in Saginaw, Michigan, where IAM delegates discussed the current state of politics, voter mobilization, and the need to support the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL).
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