Whether it’s keeping our military safe, taming forest fires, caring for veterans, or a host of other jobs, members of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) are doing important work on behalf of the American people every day. NFFE-IAM Executive Director Randy Erwin sat down to talk with the Machinists News Network about the
Read moreThe IAM is joining the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help collect donated food in more than 10,000 communities for the annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. The 23rd annual food drive is set for Saturday, May 9. Just leave non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox on May 9 and your mail carrier
Read moreNorth Charleston, SC, April 17, 2015 – Citing a toxic environment and gross violations of workers’ lawful organizing rights, the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) today withdrew its petition with the NLRB for an April 22 union election at the Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC. The decision pushes the date for
Read moreInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) International President Tom Buffenbarger today issued the following statement on the introduction of a Fast Track bill in the U.S. Senate: “We are angered and deeply disappointed that the legislation introduced today repeats the same old corporate-driven approach to trade that has cost America hundreds of thousands
Read moreIAM District 70 organized 109 aircraft mechanics and other technicians at the Beechcraft Service Center in Wichita, KS, in the wake of a card check recognition agreement with the company. A third-party local minister oversaw the card check process and confirmed majority support for the IAM. The organizing win adds to the several thousand members
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