Former President Bill Clinton stopped by IAM District 9 in Bridgeton, MO to stump for wife and IAM-endorsed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton ahead of the March 15 Missouri primary. Manufacturing is the key to rebuilding the economy. Just ask the Machinists, said former president Bill Clinton during an appearance at IAM District 9 in Bridgeton,
Read moreIAM Flight Attendants rally on Capitol Hill to demand passage of the Flight Attendant Fatigue Amendment. IAM Flight Attendants need your help securing 10 hours rest after a full duty day, the same rest period given to pilots. Join them as they take the fight to Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 16: 10:30 a.m.: Rally
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 Photography Contest.
Read moreIAMAW negotiators sat down with Lockheed Martin management to open negotiations in Fort Worth, TX. International President Bob Martinez, who hails from District 776, was part of the team that included Southern Territory General Vice President Mark Blondin, Headquarters General Vice President Rickey Wallace and Aerospace Coordinator Terry Smith. The current contract expires July 3.
Read moreAmid last ditch talks to avert a New Jersey Transit (NJT) strike, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie decided to take a vacation. IAM members at NJT have been negotiating for a fair contract for more than five years and are five days away from being forced into a strike that would have a tremendous effect
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