JAN. 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
Read moreWhat’s union pride? When an IAM member runs down a thief for stealing his IAM “Proud Union Home” yard sign… (and his story makes the local news). That’s what happened to IAM Local 2525 Shop Steward Scott Filler one night while relaxing at his home in Fargo, ND.
Read moreNearly 900 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 778 have ratified a new tentative agreement with Honeywell FM&T in Kansas City, MO.
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