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AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler is the youngest officer to sit on the labor federation’s executive council. As the Secretary Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Liz Shuler holds the second highest position in an organization of nearly 12.5 million union workers. Shuler took some time out of her busy schedule to sit down with the IAM’s ViewPoint
Read moreIAM Western Territory General Vice President Gary Allen addressed the Interfaith Center for Worker Justice in San Diego. From left: ICWJ of San Diego Board Member Rev. A. Wayne Riggs, Allen and ICWJ Executive Director Rabbi Laurie Coskey. The labor and faith communities share common goals, struggles and values, said IAM Western Territory General Vice
Read moreThe IAM Local 289 Negotiating Committee recently completed the Negotiation Preparation Program at the Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. First row, from left: Negotiating Committee members Clay Procter, Greg Domingues and Andy Kulp. Second row: President Bill Robey, Negotiating Committee member Robert Peters and District 160 Business Representative Paul Miller. The negotiating committee for IAM
Read moreA Wisconsin judge has sided with the Machinists Union in a case challenging the state’s private sector “right-to-work” law. IAM Local 1061 in Milwaukee, the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and United Steelworkers District 2 in Menasha, WI argued the law was an unlawful seizure of property because it required private-sector unions to extend benefits to workers who
Read moreIAM Mechanics Local 701 provides technician training through its own apprenticeship program, one that is much more affordable than similar four-year programs. Watch how apprentices learn about their new trade and the Machinists Union from IAM members in the Midwest Territory… in a shop with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. For more information, visit http://www.local701training.com
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