William Martin of NFFE-IAM Local 2109 in Watervliet, NY won first place in the 2011 IAM photo contest for his photo Eagle Eye that shows Kathleen Seeloff conducting a quality-control inspection of a 120mm mortar barrel. Contest winners’ photos will be featured in the 2012 IAM Calendar. The results of the 2011 IAM Photo
Read moreJames Hott, President of Longhorn Local 811 and Transportation GLR Dora Cervantes display charter document for newly established Air Transport local in Houston, TX. More than 2,700 Fleet/Ramp Service workers for United/Continental Airlines have been assigned to newly-chartered Longhorn Local Lodge 811 in Houston, Texas. The new Local Lodge was chartered following the merger of
Read moreThe Machinists Union launched the new IAM APP today. The web-based application will enable IAM members to use their smartphones and tablets to read the new digital IAM Journal, act decisively on vital issues, share information with friends and family, and help organize new members. For information on how to download the free IAM APP,
Read moreFirst Transit drivers Wayne Tucker, left, and Richard Dubin, right, celebrate their organizing victory after voting “Yes” for IAM representation. Sixty-two drivers and mechanics at First Transit in Nashville, TN voted “Yes” for IAM representation. The workers drive the shuttle buses for short- and long-term parking at the Nashville airport, and the mechanics maintain the
Read moreLocal 475 member Ruth Cain receives her 60-Year Service Award at the recent Michigan Machinists Council meeting. Pictured left to right are Dick Cummings, Council President; Edwin Remick, Local 475 President; Ruth Cain; and Paul Shemanski, Special Assistant to the GST and Local 475 member. The highlight of the recent meeting of the Michigan Machinists
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