Members of IAM Local 1471 in McConnelsville, OH voted to accept a new agreement from Mahle Engine Components late Wednesday night, bringing an end to the 10 day strike. The engine component manufacturing workers overwhelmingly rejected a previous offer, going on strike August 20.
Read moreThe new direct-order website, Lobster207.com is making news in Maine. IAM Maine Lobstering Union (IAM 207) members’ direct-order website was recently featured in the Portland Press Herald.
Read moreNearly 50 members of IAM Local 1471 at Mahle Engine Components hit the picket line this week after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract proposal from the company and voting to strike. The members work at the McConnelsville, OH plant which manufactures various engine components.
Read moreMassachusetts Rep. Michael Capuano joined IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President Jimmy Conigliaro, Sr., IAM Local 264 members and their supporters at a rally with the INVEST NOW coalition to show support for the 450 members who keep the MBTA rolling.
Read moreThe New Jersey State Council of Machinists held their annual conference last weekend with every IAM local in the Garden State being represented by their president and delegates. The conference featured strong labor supporters from the New Jersey congressional delegation, including U.S. Reps. Donald Payne, Jr., Donald Norcross and state senate President Steve Sweeney.
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