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The 1960s: A Time of Struggle and Hope

In 1968, 1,300 sanitation workers went on strike in Memphis, Tennessee. Their signs had four simple, but powerful words: “I AM A MAN.” The strike was also the reason why Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was in Memphis, where he was assassinated. April 4, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination.

Machinists Union Pledges $1 Million to Fight Right to Work in Missouri

Celebrating Women’s History Month

As the labor movement celebrates Women’s History Month, the IAM communications department is taking a look back at female leadership from the 1950s and 60s.  

Getting a First Contract

IAM members recently completed the Negotiations Preparation for Bargaining Committees at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The class prepares IAM members to come together in union (collectively bargain) for good wages and earned benefits, many who are preparing for first-time contracts.  

Labor’s Link to Black History

As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember early African American pioneers in the labor movement. It’s also a great time to shed light on IAM’s march for racial equality.