The votes are in, the numbers are tallied and the answer is Yes! The Machinists at Lockheed Martin have a contract. “I’m very proud of our Sisters and Brothers at Lockheed Martin for standing strong through this tough round of negotiations,” said International President Bob Martinez. “I want to thank Aerospace Chief of Staff Jody Bennett
Read moreMembers of IAM Local Lodge 712 voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new reciprocity agreement on Sunday, as their employer Bombardier, and Airbus, work toward finalizing their partnership to produce the C Series aircraft. The new agreement ensures that workers who switch from Bombardier to the future partnership, and vice-versa, will not lose their pensions
Read moreDon’t like the way things are going in Washington, DC? Attend the IAM Legislative Conference May 7-9, 2018 and be part of the solution that will make a difference.
Read moreThe IAM Federal Employee Program will take place June 24-29, 2018 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Enrollment forms for authorized participants must be received no later than April 23, 2018. Click here for the official call letter and enrollment forms. The program will include training in areas specific
Read moreDiane Jeanette Blondin, the mother of IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Mark Blondin and a 52-year IAM member, passed away on Feb. 26, 2018. Diane Blondin initiated into IAM Local 751A in 1966 while working for Boeing’s fabrication division in Auburn, Wash. She led a crew of workers for many years who were responsible
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