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Some of the best and brightest organizers from the International Association of Machinists (IAM) gathered at the union’s training and education center just south of Washington, D.C. For several days attendees reviewed the IAM’s comprehensive organizing plan and strategized for success.
Read moreIAM Local 1943 President and Directing Business Representative Neil Douglas testifies at a U.S. International Trade Commission hearing on overcapacity in the steel industry and the effect foreign steel dumping has on American steel industry workers. Unfair trade practices that allow cheap foreign steel to flood U.S. markets are having a devastating effect on U.S.
Read moreThe IAM Mechanics Local 701 Technician Apprenticeship Program in Carol Stream, IL offers students a four-year course to become highly skilled automotive technicians. Just a few years ago, the idea of building a school to train automotive technician apprentices in an entirely union environment was almost unimaginable, but IAM Mechanic’s Local 701 in Carol Stream,
Read moreLast year’s first place award went to Joel Woods of IAM Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 in Rockport, ME for his photo of member Tyrone Brown titled “Getting Ready for the Season.” Don’t miss the opportunity to show your talent and feature your Brothers and Sisters at work by entering the 2016 IAM Photo Contest.
Read moreThe IAM Local 1529 Negotiating Committee recently completed the Negotiation Preparation Program at the Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. First row from left: Committee member Toni Shelton. Second row: Local 1529 Vice President Randall Birdsall and Committee member Chris Cornish. Third Row: Committee members Richard Rock, Jr., Larry Clark, Ricky Tweedie and District 15 Business
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