IAM Local 701 achieved a landmark victory at the end of the 2021 Illinois Legislative session with the passage of Illinois House Bill 3940. IAM member and Illinois State Rep. Larry Walsh sponsored this legislation calling for fair payment for warranty repairs done by Illinois auto technicians.
Read moreIn a historic agreement, staff workers from North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party (Dem-NPL) have voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM.
Read moreIAM Local 701 is leading the charge to demand Illinois auto mechanics are paid fairly for warranty repairs. Legislation fought for by Local 701, which would force manufacturers to compensate dealerships at a higher pay rate for all warranty repairs, was recently passed by the Illinois House. The legislation, introduced by Illinois State Rep. Larry
Read moreLast week IAM District 9 hosted a COVID-19 vaccination site for Machinists Union members and staff. Firefighters from Pattonville Fire District distributed over 460 shots at the Bridgeton, MO office.
Read moreGreg Kinne, longtime Local Lodge 737 member, hasn’t let retirement stop him from passing along the knowledge he attained from almost 50 years in the automotive industry.
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