IAM Automobile Mechanics’ Local 701 has found the formula to combating our nation’s skills gap problem, rebuilding America’s middle class, and realizing the “American Dream,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber during the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service’s (FMCS) recent Future at Work Conference in Chicago. And it is the IAM
Read moreIAM Local 1010 members employed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, IA, walked off the job Tuesday as they continue negotiations with American Ordnance for a fair contract. In a move to save their health care, wages and pensions, more than 230 IAM Local 1010 members employed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Read moreThe IAM Midwest Territory’s 8th Annual “Rides for Guides” Classic Car Show brought an impressive lineup of wheels and engines to IAM District 9 in Bridgeton, MO. The IAM Midwest Territory’s 8th Annual “Rides for Guides” Motorcycle Poker Run and Classic Car Show together raised over $40k to benefit Guide Dogs of America. The events,
Read moreIAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber presents IAM Local 837A, Hazelwood, MO, member Daniel Forbes a plaque and $200 check for winning the Midwest Territory Logo and Slogan Contest. The IAM Midwest Territory congratulates IAM Local 837A, Hazelwood, MO, member Daniel Forbes on winning the IAM Midwest Territory Logo and Slogan contest.
Read moreIAM District 10 sadly announces the passing of a true friend of labor, retired Directing Business Representative Thomas Lesch. Lesch passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife and friend, Darlene. Tom had a distinguished career with District 10 which spanned four decades. He began his membership
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