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  • iMail , News May 6, 2014

    IAM Mourns Congressman Jim Oberstar

    Former U.S. Rep Jim Oberstar receives an honorary lifetime membership to the IAM at the 2012 Grand Lodge Convention. From left, TCU/IAM National President Robert Scardelletti, IAM Transportation GVP Sito Pantoja, Oberstar, IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger and IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. Former U.S. Representative and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim

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  • iMail , News May 6, 2014

    Help Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger on May 10

    The IAM is joining the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help collect donated food in more than 10,000 communities for the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive. The 22nd annual food drive is this Saturday, May 10. Simply leave non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox on May 10 and your mail carrier will

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  • iMail , News May 6, 2014

    Union Plus Provides New Programs for IAM Members

    Union Privilege has announced the availability of new Union Plus benefits, programs and offers designed to meet the needs of IAM members and their families. A new credit card choice, The Union Plus/Machinists Card, is now available in three options, all with competitive rates, U.S.-based customer service and more. Eligible cardholders have special access to

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  • iMail , News May 2, 2014

    IAM Members Complete Voting for Grand Lodge Officers, Final Count to Begin May 7

    IAM members in Local Lodges in the United States and Canada have concluded voting for Grand Lodge Officers at their Lodge meetings in April. Counting of all ballots is set to begin on May 7, 2014 at IAM Headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD. Offices up for election include International President, General Secretary-Treasurer and in the

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  • iMail , News May 1, 2014

    Federal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Class Deadline Extended to May 9

    Friday, May 9, 2014 is the new deadline to complete and return enrollment forms for the Federal Employees’ Collective Bargaining class from June 22 to 27 at the William W. Winpisinger (WWW) Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The program will focus on areas such as negotiating ground rules, contract bargaining, mid-term bargaining, collective

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