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It is with a heavy heart that the IAM learned of the passing of retired Southern Territory Administrative Assistant Leslie Gene “Les” Schroeder. Schroeder began as a Machinist at Cameron Iron Works in Houston and initiated into the IAM on December 20, 1967 with Local 15. Starting in 1972, he became the Local’s Secretary-Treasurer, then
Read moreThe Machinists Union endorsed Hillary Clinton for president at the 2015 IAM Staff Conference in New York. IAM-endorsed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is distinguishing herself as the best choice for IAM members as she continues to roll out details of a “new bargain” to revitalize U.S. manufacturing. Clinton’s plan is built on three principles: Corporations
Read moreAll American manufacturing jobs are at risk because of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Its failure to include provisions to stop currency manipulation alone casts the TPP as a fatally flawed trade deal. Sign this petition today so they: Don’t Trade Our Jobs Away
Read moreAfter several years of company abuses and firings, IAM Automotive Technicians won a big Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision against Mercedes of Orlando, an AutoNation company. The IAM Southern Territory notched an important legal victory when the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a blistering decision in the IAM’s favor against Mercedes of Orlando,
Read moreIAM endorsed Hillary Clinton, picked up seven wins on Super Tuesday and her momentum continues to grow with support from union members. IAM endorsed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had a huge night on Super Tuesday. On a day where 11 states across the nation held primary nomination elections, Clinton brought home victories in seven: Alabama,
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