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  • iMail , News September 10, 2015

    Canadian Political Activists Ready to Fuel Progressive Push

    IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie addresses attendees of the Canadian Political Action Symposium at the IAM’s William Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. More than 90 delegates were on hand at the second annual Canadian Political Action Symposium this week at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. “There’s nothing

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  • iMail , News September 10, 2015

    IAM Joins Effort to ‘Stop the Cuts’ for Retiree Pensions

    IAM General Vice President James Conigliaro speaks in support of the Keep Our Pension Promises Act at a news conference on Capitol Hill. When American workers set aside part of their paychecks toward a pension, they used to expect that money to be there for them in their old age. Now, after a Republican Congress

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    Alabama Machinists Celebrate Labor Day in Mobile

    Alabama Machinists came out in large numbers to take part in the annual Mobile Labor Day parade. A large contingent of Machinists from central and southwest Alabama converged on Mobile this week to take part in the city’s annual Labor Day parade. It was a chance for the Machinists Union, which represents some 6,000 workers

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    Potential Budget Impasse Threatens Defense Funding (VIDEO)

    IAM Assistant Legislative and Political Action Director Bruce Olsson talks about the impact of budget cuts on the military and the American economy. The IAM is watching Congress closely as a looming budget showdown threatens to further deepen U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) cuts brought on by sequestration and a Republican-controlled Congress. WATCH: The DOD

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    Last Chance to Register for W3 Basic Web Class

    Are you looking for a better way to communicate with your fellow members? The IAM’s Basic Web Development class can help you create a dynamic website that meets the needs of 21st century union members, but you need to hurry! The cutoff date to sign up for the November 15-20, 2015 Basic Web Development class

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