Swissport workers at Chicago’s O’Hare airport voted overwhelmingly in favor of IAM representation last week. Workers cited safety, work-life balance and respect on the job as the primary reasons for voting to join the IAM. The group consists of more than 100 ramp service agents and lead ramp service agents.
Read moreIAM International President Bob Martinez has announced the retirement of IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber, effective December 31, 2018.
Read moreIAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Federation of Labor in announcing a $12 million investment in career and technical education at Chicago’s Prosser Career Academy. Local 701 will assist the high school in developing a 21st-century training program in automotive tech.
Read moreThis Labor Day, American workers must stand up for American workers. We must fight to keep good-paying U.S. jobs here at home.
Read moreMembers of IAM Local 21 and 1115 have ratified a new four-year contract with heating and air conditioner-maker Trane Co. Wednesday, bringing to end a four-day strike in La Crosse, WI.
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