Machinist members near Fort Worth, TX have gained a global reputation for building the F-35 fighter jet, the most technologically advanced military aircraft in history. But members here are also known for BBQ grilling, a tasty talent enjoyed by union families who attended Monday’s Labor Day celebration in the suburban town of White Settlement. “District
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez, Jr., is urging union members and allies to help unseat the “right-wing radicals” who spearheaded the new Texas state law that suppresses voter rights. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 1 into law after the Republican-led legislative passed it during a special session. We have a saying in
Read moreIAM Local 1045 members recently donated welding safety equipment to an Iowa high school. In conjunction with Snap-On, Local 1045 was able to buy welding jackets, sleeves, gloves, and welding hoods for the students at Algona High School. “This was not only a great way to help out the kids, but also our community,” said
Read moreMariaelena Fuentes, formerly a District W2021 organizer, has been appointed to serve as a Grand Lodge Auditor. Fuentes will serve District and Local Lodges in Auditing Zone 4, which covers Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A member of IAM Local 2917 since 2007, Fuentes has served
Read moreThere are heroes throughout the corridors of Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and at airports and railroads across the country.
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