Earlier this year, Missouri became the 28th “Right-to-Work” state. “Right to work” (RTW) is the name for a policy designed to take away rights from working people. The policy is wrong, and the Machinists in Missouri are fighting back.
Read moreMembers of IAM Local 153, District 90, recently voted in favor of a new three-year contract with Silgan White Cap, a lid-maker for food and beverage containers, in Evansville, IN.
Read moreThe IAM Midwest Territory announces the passing of retired Grand Lodge Representative Donald “Don” Stella. Don, a 51-year Machinist, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home in Pleasant Hill, MO. He was 77 years old.
Read moreIAM International President Bob Martinez has announced the appointment of IAM Mechanics Local 701 Business Representative and Organizer Bill LePinske to the position of Midwest Territory Special Representative.
Read moreAn administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled against Wisconsin metal fabrication company Metalcraft’s union busting tactics and has ordered the company to pay back union dues owed to IAM Local 2053 of Iron Ridge, WI.
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