Members of Congress from Minnesota are digging deeper into a decision by Electrolux management to close a freezer and refrigerator plant that employs approximately 900 people in the St. Cloud, Minn., area. The Machinists Union represents workers at the plant, which is scheduled to close by the end of 2019.
Read moreJAN. 31, 2018, WASHINGTON, DC – Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr., released the following statement on the decision by Electrolux to close its St. Cloud, Minn., facility: “I want my Sisters and Brothers to know that I share your anger over the decision by Electrolux management to stop operations in St. Cloud. The
Read moreJAN. 30, 2018, WASHINGTON, DC – Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr., released the following statement on Harley-Davidson’s announcement that it will close its Kansas City, Mo., manufacturing facility: “Kansas City is suffering the consequences of Harley-Davidson’s continued neglect of its North American workforce and ridership. Harley-Davidson has yet to put together a program
Read moreMembers of IAM Local 1045 recently brought smiles and much-needed relaxation to residents of a local nursing home in Algona, IA.
Read moreThe IAM stands ready to deploy every union resource available in order to ensure members at the former American icon Harley-Davidson get a fair and just contract, said IAM International President Bob Martinez, along with IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber, during a recent visit with IAM Local 176 members at the
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