The negotiating committee for IAM Local 2113 recently visited the IAM’s William Winpisinger Center for training ahead of upcoming contract talks. Front row, from left: Florentino Tanjuakio and Michael Char. Second row: District 78 Business Representative Jim Snider and Satinderpal Sihota. Not pictured: Marco Iannetta. The IAM Local 2113 Negotiating Committee, along with District 78
Read moreYoung adults gain real experience for futures in the transportation industry at the TCU/IAM Job Corps advanced training program. The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) and the IAM are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps to provide an advanced training program for young people interested in careers in the transportation industry. The
Read moreNearly 550 IAM members, along with nearly 700 members from nine other unions welcome the call to re-start negotiations at Pantex in Amarillo, TX. The IAM welcomed news this week that Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) Director Allison Beck is calling all sides back to the bargaining table on September 22 in an effort
Read moreMissouri Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of the Republican anti-worker right-to-work legislation was upheld with bipartisan support. In a vote that will hearten workers in Missouri, state lawmakers rejected an effort to make Missouri the 26th right-to-work state. “Today’s bipartisan action by the legislature to uphold my veto of this divisive, anti-worker bill is a victory
Read moreFrom left, Ohio State Council of Machinists Vice Presidents Duane Lukens and Nick Kent, President Dean Wright, former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger, OSCM Secretary-Treasurer Dennis Wright, OSCM Political Director Neil Douglas and OCSM Vice President Jude Kollstedt. Former Ohio Governor, and candidate for Senate, Ted Strickland was on hand to
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