Members of IAM Local Lodge 1975, St. Thomas, ON, Canada, have ratified a new collective agreement with Ludachris Hats. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 1.5 percent in the first and second year and 2 percent in the third year. The agreement also contains the implementation of a new shift schedule proposed by the
Read moreCBTU President Rev. Terrence Melvin The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held its 42nd International Convention in Orlando. This year’s convention was the first led by newly-elected CBTU President Rev. Terrence Melvin. Melvin, who is also the Secretary-Treasurer of the New York state AFL-CIO, succeeded the legendary William “Bill” Lucy, who served as CBTU’s
Read moreThe Machinists News Network released two new videos providing wrap-ups of the 2013 IAM Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. “It’s About Family” provides an overview of the week’s many speakers including Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Rep. John Delaney (D-MD), and radio talk
Read moreA Memorial Day Message from International President Tom Buffenbarger: Each year, our nation marks Memorial Day with a parades, picnics and political speeches. Synonymous with the end of school and the beginning of summer, the origins of the holiday are obscure, with more than two dozen U.S. cities claiming to have begun the tradition. Unlike
Read moreDoncaster employees in Chula Vista, CA celebrate their decision to be represented by IAM District Lodge 947. A group of 154 workers employed by Doncasters Group Ltd. in Chula Vista, CA have voted decisively to be represented by IAM District Lodge 947. The workers manufacture precision components and assemblies for aerospace, automotive and various other
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