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Contract Negotiations is a lot like a game of chess. It’s an ever-changing, well-planned, strategic environment where both sides have to look into the future in order to make smart moves in the present. What separates that for us at the Union Level is that at the core of our Machinist Contracts, it’s about our Brothers and Sisters.
Read moreIAM members recently completed the Negotiations Preparation for Bargaining Committees at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The class prepares IAM members to come together in union (collectively bargain) for good wages and earned benefits, many who are preparing for first-time contracts.
Read moreThe 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.
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