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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W. Va.– Approximately 77 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 598 (District 54) at Dow Chemical in South Charleston have voted to ratify an improved contract offer and end their strike at the employer. On Oct. 21, IAM Local 598 members went on strike for fair wages and
Read moreFrom Oct. 6 to 11, six IAM CREST Associate Instructors from Local S6 in Maine successfully completed an intensive Train the Trainer course, backed by enthusiastic support from the Eastern Territory. This specialized program equips instructors with crucial skills to educate others about the risks associated with the storage, shipping, loading, and unloading of hazardous
Read moreNearly 200 IAM Union members have ratified a new three-year master agreement with Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation company. The national agreement covers IAM Local 831 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Local 2574 in Huntington, Ind.; and Local 619 in Lexington, Ky. The contract also covers members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Read moreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited a factory in Scranton, Pa., to watch proud IAM Local 847 (District 1) members manufacture artillery shells. Zelensky also wanted to meet and thank the workers he considers vital to his country’s defense. He was accompanied by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.,) and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) ,
Read moreIn August 2024, workers at the first U.S. unionized Apple Store, represented by the IAM, ratified a new contract after 18 months of bargaining. The union contract included a 10% raise, scheduling improvements, and protections for part-time and current members. It also includes a severance clause, limits on contracted employees, and a clear disciplinary process.
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