During the 41st IAM Convention, the 6th Annual International President’s Excellence in Organizing Awards were presented to celebrate a historic achievement in the realm of union organizing—a triumph that embodies the spirit of solidarity, determination, and collective action. It is with great pride and admiration that we honor these Districts for their outstanding contributions to
Read moreGet ready for the big game season by learning to butcher your own deer – or getting better at it! In the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) new SMART Tips & Tricks: How to Butcher A Deer video series, career butcher and chef Joe Benelli demonstrates the whole process, from skinning, quartering, and deboning to processing
Read moreThis month, the IAM proudly commemorates Hawaiian History Month, an annual celebration that spotlights Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Queen Lili’uokalani, and the invaluable cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people. IAM members have come forward to share their perspectives on the importance of this celebration, reflecting a collective understanding and appreciation for Hawaiian history and culture.
Read moreWICHITA, Kan., Sept. 24, 2024 — Nearly 5,000 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 774 (District 70) members at Textron Aviation in Wichita remain on strike after the expiration of the current agreement on Monday, Sept. 23. IAM 774 members overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer and voted to strike. IAM Local
Read moreIAM member Sean Marcil is open about his past struggles with mental illness and substance abuse. But Marcil has used his private pain to help others by obtaining a degree in mental health, helping IAM members in Connecticut, and now, accepting a position with the Grand Lodge as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Assistant Coordinator.
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