Members of a recently organized Qantas Airways workforce from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) received IAM field training in preparation for first contract negotiations with the carrier, as well as toured the California campus of the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC). Approximately 150 Qantas Aircraft Maintenance
Read moreIAM members from coast to coast gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) National Planning Conference. MNPL relies on voluntary donations from IAM members to support candidates who support core IAM issues, such as fair trade, Buy American and workers’ rights.
Read moreRichie Johnsen, Air Transport Territory General Vice President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) the nation’s largest airline labor union, released the following statement regarding Delta Air Lines shareholder’s rejection of the Amalgamated Bank’s resolution calling on Delta Air Lines to commit to follow International Labour Organization (ILO) standards on
Read moreThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) congratulates IAM Local 709 members on the delivery of the 2,700th Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules airlifter. This a significant milestone achieved by IAM Local 709 members at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta, GA plant.
Read moreEach year, Union Plus awards scholarships to union members or members of their families for post-secondary education through the Union Plus Scholarship Program by the Union Plus Education Foundation.
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