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Thirteen years ago, Kyle Lokkesmoe was surfing the internet, looking for a job. He came across a post that caught his eye: Culligan, a global water treatment company in Minnetonka, MN, was hiring for jobs at more than $24 an hour.
Read moreDear Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, Every day of the year, I am thankful for our extraordinary members who help shape our great union. But the Thanksgiving holiday allows us to pause and reflect on how much we mean to each other and how grateful we are during this challenging year. It is
Read moreIt is said there is not a bigger joy than helping others in distressed times. The housekeeping crew at the IAM Winpisinger Center exemplifies that sentiment each and every day by keeping the school clean and safe for IAM members attending class.
Read moreThe year 2020 was a time no one will forget. But for many of our IAM brothers and sisters, it will be 2021 that leaves a hole in their hearts. That was when the Machinists Union had to say goodbye to a hero of working people. Without notice, our union family lost one of its
Read moreThe IAM’s Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training (CREST) recently spearheaded a webinar to help drum up participation in skilled trade apprenticeships in New Jersey. The event, which touted the District 15 Automotive Technician and Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Training Program, coincided with National Apprenticeship Week activities in the Garden State.
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