PHILADELPHIA, June 12, 2022 — Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000 member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest aerospace, defense and transportation labor union, released the following statement: “The Machinists Union congratulates AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on their historic election to lead the AFL-CIO.
Read moreThe Maine State Council of Machinists met in South Portland on June 4 to brainstorm about organizing, union power and holding public servants accountable.
Read moreAs the largest defense and aerospace union in North America, the IAM staunchly supports the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program and the essential resources required to maintain its success.
Read moreAcross the country women are on the move in the IAM. In the IAM’s airline division alone, 13 IAM women serve as local presidents. Some are new to the position, while others have years of service to the membership.
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed Ko Vang as a Grand Lodge Auditor. Vang is a member of IAM Local 737, and he will service and assist District and Local Lodges in the Midwest Territory.
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