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  • iMail , News August 2, 2012

    Southern Territory Welcomes New Members in Kentucky, Texas

    A trio of organizing victories in Kentucky and Texas are the latest examples of workers in Southern states turning to the Machinists union for the security and stability of an IAM agreement. In Louisville, KY, eight Recast Energy LLC workers voted to join the IAM. The IAM’s newest members are boiler operators who provide steam

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  • iMail , News July 31, 2012

    Financial Planning for IAM Convention Delegates

    Delegates planning to attend the 2012 Grand Lodge Convention in Toronto, Ontario, are reminded that they will need a valid U.S passport to enter Canada. In addition to ensuring passports are up to date, delegates should also have sufficient funds or credit balances to pay for a week’s worth of hotel accommodations, food and other

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  • iMail , News July 31, 2012

    Los maquinistas se unieron a cientos de delegados que asistieron a la Convención Nacional de LCLAA

    Los maquinistas se unieron a cientos de delegados que asistieron a la Convención de LCLAA (Labor Council for Latin American Advancement) en Orlando, FL celebrando su aniversario de 40 años. La conferencia encabezó los esfuerzos del movimiento sindical para intensificar el importante voto latino en las próximas elecciones. En un día de la conferencia, los

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  • iMail , News July 31, 2012

    Delegates Energized by LCLAA National Convention

    The IAM’s Spanish-Language programs at the William W. Winpisinger Center were lauded at the 19th National Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Convention in Orlando, FL. IAM members and leaders joined hundreds of delegates attending the 19th National Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Convention in Orlando, FL, celebrating 40 years of LCLAA.

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  • iMail , News July 31, 2012

    UCubed: Bee Mad at the GOP

    A new Facebook campaign by the Union of Unemployed (UCubed) has the worldwide web buzzing with disdain and anger for GOP members of Congress whose policies have kept the jobless broke and out of work. “Bee Mad @ the GOP” is a campaign to place responsibility for the pain jobless households have experienced where it

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