PERRYVILLE, Md., Dec. 4, 2024 – U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is urging management at IKEA’s Perryville distribution center to offer a fair contract to its 320 striking workers, who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460 (District 4). Van Hollen expressed his support for the striking
Read moreApproximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Nov. 14, 2024. Despite engaging in federal mediation sessions on Nov. 21 and 22,
Read moreApproximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Nov. 14, 2024.
Read morePerryville, MD, Nov. 15, 2024—Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, began a strike against the employer at midnight on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. On Thursday, Nov. 14, members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposed contract
Read moreIn a heartfelt show of solidarity and community spirit, IAM Local 1943 members working at Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill in Middletown, Ohio, successfully organized a donation drive to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. This initiative, which spanned over two weeks, was driven by the dedication and compassion of union members who recognized the urgent need
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