The Machinists joined powerful politicians and labor leaders in Washington, DC in a loud robust call for an immediate and full reopening of the federal government. The stifling shutdown has ravaged the lives of 800,000 federal workers and contractors, including IAM members who have middle-class families.
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez, Jr. joined Machinists leadership in the Southern Territory for a tour of the weather devastation that was caused by Hurricane Michael in October. The powerful storm included 200 mile an hour winds that ravaged homes owned by IAM members in and around Panama City, FL.
Read moreAs anti-worker politicians in Washington, DC wage war against unionized federal workers, NFFE-IAM members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and American patriotism. In this video, we meet veteran Reggie Tolbert, an NFFE-IAM member who works at a U.S. Army missile depot in Pennsylvania.
Read moreAs anti-worker politicians in Washington, DC wage war against unionized federal workers, NFFE-IAM members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and American patriotism. In this video we meet veteran Wallace Pleasants, an IAM member who works at the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington.
Read moreAfter successfully overcoming attempts to privatize bus mechanics at the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), Boston IAM Local Lodge 264 was able to organize and negotiate a collective bargaining agreement for parts room employees.
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