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INDEPENDENCE, Mo., April 9, 2026 – Approximately 1,350 striking workers represented by IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local 778 are escalating pressure on Olin Winchester to reach a fair agreement and restore full operations at the Independence, Mo., Lake City Army Ammunition Plant—one of the most critical facilities in the U.S.
Read moreDelegates from the IAM Wisconsin State Council recently gathered in Madison for a three-day meeting, bringing together members from across the state. Discussions underscored regulatory and political challenges impacting collective bargaining, while reaffirming the need for solidarity and proactive engagement to strengthen workers’ rights. Gov. Tony Evers opened the conference with remarks and, joined by
Read moreIAM Union members from across Missouri came together in Jefferson City for the IAM Missouri State Council—standing united to fight for working family issues and protect the rights of working people. See photos here. A major focus: pushing back against big-money efforts to undermine Missouri’s referendum process—an attack that would hand corporate interests the power
Read moreIAM Local 701 members have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Automobile Dealers Association and “me-too” dealers not in the Association, delivering substantial gains in wages, retirement security and benefits for IAM-represented automotive technicians across the Chicagoland area. “These contract improvements will change the lives of the Technicians that work
Read moreMore than 150 volunteers from IAM Local 701 came together on Feb. 28 to support this year’s IAM H.E.L.P.S. community service event at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, Ill., demonstrating the union’s ongoing commitment to service and solidarity. Participants included Local 701 Business Representatives, Executive Board members, Apprenticeship Training Center instructors and staff, Health,
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