A recent ruling by the 7th U.S. Circuit of Appeals allows the Machinists Union to continue to deduct “fair share” fees from non-member employees at Maysteel Industries in Wisconsin, despite the state’s right-to-work law.
Read moreIAM Local 1260 in New Holstein, WI honored union retirees at a banquet commemorating their 50 years of membership in the Machinists Union. Thirty-two members were recognized for their service and nine attended the event.
Read moreThe IAM Midwest Territory announces the retirement of lifelong union and human rights activist Luther Williams as Chief of Staff to the Midwest Territory. After more than 34 years fighting on behalf of America’s working families, Williams will be retiring effective June 30, 2020.
Read moreMedia Contact: LaToya Egwuekwe-Smith (815) 404-1710 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN, June 4, 2020 – The Minnesota State Council of Machinists today called for the immediate resignation of President of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, Bob Kroll, in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd.
Read moreMembers of Chicago IAM Local 701 who save lives everyday by producing police, fire and tornado sirens around the world, are taking their essential jobs one step further to aid in the COVID-19 crisis. The tool and die makers at Federal Signal in University Park, IL have so far produced more than 10k face shields
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