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IAM District 10, Local 873 at John Deere Horicon Works in Wisconsin ratified a new labor agreement recently that provides benefits for both the union and the company. “The agreement included substantial wage increases, lump sum payments, additional vacation time and increased 401(k) benefits for full time employees,” said Business Representative Benito Elizondo. “In addtion
Read moreIAM Mechanics Local 701 in Carol Stream, IL brought 12 new members into the IAM by winning an organizing drive at McGrath Downtown Auto in Chicago, IL. “Our new members fought off attempts by the company and an anti-union firm that tried to influence the outcome of the election. I’m very proud of them,” said
Read moreIn September of 2013, Local 387 member Frank Dupske was unjustly terminated from GKN Aerospace in Hazelwood, MO after 26 years on the job. District 837 immediately fought the discharge and won. He recently was made whole for all losses totaling over $130,000 in wages, overtime, benefits. (from left to right – Frank Dupske and
Read moreThe National Labor Relations Board Region 13 issued a significant complaint against the Al Piemonte Chevrolet dealership in East Dundee, IL on May 29, 2015. Nine Local 701 members have been on strike at this location for over 325 days and have been locked out by the employer since February of 2015 over issues related
Read moreIAM Mechanics Local 701 in Carol Stream, IL sponsors the Automotive Service Technology Competition at the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships in Springfield. Sixty students competed in Automotive Service Technology, as they rotated through 20 work stations, testing their skills. Click here to view a video from the event “I’ve been involved with SkillsUSA for about 20
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