In the small town of Hooks, TX, more than 500 members of IAM Local 1243 rebuild vehicles that are vital to our nation’s military.
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that the IAM announces the passing of our beloved Sister, Grand Lodge Representative Maria Santiago Lillis. Sister Lillis was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She was a mentor to many and a tireless champion for workers’, women, and human rights.
Read moreThe IAM Executive Council has voted unanimously to postpone the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention, previously scheduled for September 12-17, 2021 in San Diego. The IAM will immediately begin planning for a 2022 Convention and communicate details as soon as possible.
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Richie Johnsen to serve as a Chief of Staff to the International President and to oversee the IAM Transportation Department. The appointment is effective immediately.
Read moreThe IAM was a signatory to a June 2, 2021 letter from a coalition of unions and manufacturers to key Senate and House leaders citing our continued support for the Transportation Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (TIVSA).
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