Members of the IAM Local 862 Bargaining Committee didn’t have to go far in order to take part in their union’s specialized training program for upcoming contract negotiations. Instead of traveling from Aberdeen, South Dakota to the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger (WWW) Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD, the program came to them.
Read moreIllinois 9th District Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky recently met with IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701, IAM District 8, and IAM Local 126 leadership and staff to discuss challenges facing not only Illinois’ IAM members, but all working families.
Read moreThe IAM was on full display as members of IAM Local 1293 in Fairfield, Iowa; Local 2269 in Reedsburg, WI; and Local 1713 in Tomahawk, WI took part in local community and county parades. The community engagement kicks off visibility for the IAM Midwest Territory’s new “IAM H.E.L.P.S. in the Community” program.
Read moreAs you’re preparing back to school lists for the kids, throw in a few extra items for school children in need. But hurry – the deadline is Friday, July 14. IAM Automobile Mechanics’ Local 701 is collecting school supply donations.
Read moreA 100 year-old General Electric engine plant in Waukesha, WI is moving at least 300 good-paying IAM jobs out of the country, leaving longtime members and families shocked, angry and heartbroken.
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