WASHINGTON, June 22, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), issued the following statement applauding President Biden’s nomination of David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): “On behalf of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, we thank President Biden for
Read moreThe IAM is reaching out to members of Congress, encouraging them to support bipartisan legislation that would provide much-needed investment to optimize and improve our nation’s shipyards. International President Robert Martinez Jr wrote a letter to all U.S. Representatives and Senators urging them to co-sponsor the Supplying Help to Infrastructure in Ports, Yards, and America’s
Read moreNegotiating committee members from IAM Local 1400, along with District 98 Business Representative Kermit Forbes, completed a Negotiation Preparation Field Program prior to entering contract talks with Voith Hydro last week. Voith Hydro is one of the largest dedicated hydropower manufacturing facilities in the world. The York, PA plant builds and refurbishes components that serve
Read moreAs warm weather returns and COVID-19 restrictions are eased, people are ready to spend their days outdoors again. There is no better time to show your IAM pride with apparel and accessories available directly from MachinistsGear.com. From tote bags you can take to the beach to golf towels to use on the links to ladies‘
Read moreDear Sisters and Brothers, As a Texas native, Juneteenth means more to me than just a day to mark the end of a horrific period in our history, the institution of slavery. It’s also a day when Texans gathered for food and drinks with family and friends to celebrate the end of a painful period
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