Josh Hartford, IAM Special Assistant to the International President for the Rail Division, recently attended New York IAM Local 754’s Annual Fellowship and Awards Banquet, which honored members with 15 to 50 years of service with the Machinists Union. Local Chairman Billy Hunt presented Thomas “Tommy” Cappetta with his 50-year Gold Membership Card and pin. Brother Robert Geffken was also supposed to receive his card
Read moreMARCH 24, 2023 UPDATE: Playing spots are at capacity for the tournament, however sponsorship opportunities are still available. The IAM is proud to announce that the 3rd annual IAM International President’s Capital Classic Golf Tournament will benefit the creation of a military veterans memorial on the grounds of the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and
Read moreA National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled this week that a Missouri-based manufacturer, Motor Appliance Corporation (MAC) violated federal labor law when they committed unfair labor practices (ULP) by threatening employees engaged in union activity with job losses and pay freezes. MAC manufactures electric motors and chargers. The dispute began in January 2022, when
Read moreThe Maine Lobstering Union (IAM Local 207) and the IAM Political and Legislative Department have won a provision that delays instituting regulations that would have destroyed Maine’s lobster industry. With the assistance of the Maine Congressional Delegation, Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes this provision.
Read moreIAM Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen has a powerful message for labor organizers and workers at JetBlue as the union’s organizing drive enters the home stretch.
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