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  • iMail , News , Southern November 8, 2023

    Machinists Union Congratulates Kentucky Workers’ Champion Andy Beshear on Reelection as Governor

    LOUISVILLE, Nov. 7, 2023 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Kentucky State Council of Machinists celebrates Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s victory in the state’s 2023 gubernatorial race. Beshear, endorsed by the Kentucky State Council of Machinists, has secured a second term by defeating Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

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  • iMail , News , Southern October 26, 2023

    Tennessee State Council of Machinists Building Power, Community

    The Tennessee State Council of Machinists recently held its fall conference meeting in Nashville, Tenn. Approximately 40 delegates traveled to attend to discuss current state and federal legislative issues and be educated on what pro-labor topics are essential for IAM members to be made aware of on the shop floor. Tennessee State Council of Machinists

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  • iMail , News , Southern October 24, 2023

    Reggie Dixon Appointed Southern Territory Chief of Staff

    IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed IAM Grand Lodge Representative Reginald “Reggie” Dixon as Chief of Staff of the IAM Southern Territory, effective Nov. 1, 2023. This appointment represents a significant milestone in Dixon’s dedicated career within the IAM and is a testament to his exceptional leadership and commitment to the organization. Dixon’s

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  • iMail , News , Southern October 24, 2023

    Florida IAM Members Focus on Machinists Issues at State Council

    Over 50 delegates across Florida gathered for the Florida State Council of Machinists Conference.  Among the event’s highlights was the opportunity for delegates to engage with the youngest member of Generation Z ever elected to Congress, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost(D-FL), representing Central Florida District 10. Darron Soto (D-FL) from Central Florida District 9 also delivered

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  • IAM Journal , iMail , News , Southern October 24, 2023

    TCU/IAM Workers Win at Walt Disney World

    Winter 2023-2024 IAM Journal This spring, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) won a historic labor victory at the largest theme park in the nation, Walt Disney World in Florida. The victory boosted pay and quality of life for thousands of union families there, many of whom are members of TCU/IAM Local 1908 in Orlando. “I

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