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A 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
Read moreIAM Local 1238 members, known as the “Triumphant Twelve,” earned a long-awaited pay day when they won a more than $263,000 arbitration case against Mystique Casino in Dubuque, IA. Pictured left to right, seated: Pat Ott, Rachel Schut, Pat Felderman. Standing: Kay Finn, Diana Fettkether, District 6 Business Representative Gary Papenheim, Jill Lindecker, Janet Schmit,
Read moreJosh Hartford IAM District 19 Employee Assistance Program Director Josh Hartford is joining two other Maine IAM members in running for a seat in the Maine State Legislature. Hartford is employed by Pan Am Railways and serves as the Local Chairman of IAM Local 409 in Belgrade, ME. Hartford accompanies IAM Maine Lobstering Union (IMLU)
Read moreFrom left: Leona Barnes, Ruth Hammett, Gladys Butler and Bernice Underwood at Washington, DC’s Zion Baptist Church. The centenarians will be attending their 100th birthday celebration there in June. As they prepare to celebrate the amazing accomplishment of turning 100 years old, four lifelong friends sat down to share the wisdom they’ve gained over the
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