Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends of the IAM, Our union’s 134-year history is deeply connected to the tradition and celebration of Labor Day. It was a Machinist who founded Labor Day all the way back in 1882. Since then, we’ve gotten stronger, larger and bolder with every passing year. Our members make the world move through the
Read moreEs esencial comprender las diferencias culturales de los miembros de IAM y adaptar nuestros esfuerzos de educación y divulgación según sea necesario. Al asegurarnos de identificar a los participantes para nuestros programas de español, que se llevan a cabo en el Centro de Educación y Tecnología William W. Winpisinger, el IAM puede educar a los miembros
Read moreThe Quadrennial Pride at Work Convention was recently held in Minneapolis, MN, at the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis. The IAM works with constituency groups like Pride at Work and other ally groups to make positive legislative changes that benefit not only the LGBTQ+ community but all workers in general. Pride at Work educates and advocates on behalf of union
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Elías Flamenco Rivera as a Headquarters Communications Representative, effective September 1, 2022. Flamenco Rivera joins the IAM from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union where he developed content and strategies to grow the union’s online influence and engagement among members by promoting key policy issues
Read moreNEW YORK, September 1, 2022 –The staff and management of Bernheimer Architecture are proud to announce that the employees of Bernheimer have organized the first private sector union of architectural professionals in the United States under a voluntary recognition agreement, becoming some of the newest members of the IAMAW through their AWU (Architectural Workers United) campaign.
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