IAM Union members from across the state of Texas proudly represented the union at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention, united around the convention’s central theme: “Workers vs. Billionaires — Which Side Are You On?” A major focus of the convention was the strong show of solidarity for IAM District 776 member and activist Taylor Rehmet,
Read moreIAM District 776’s bargaining team recently took part in a negotiation prep course offered by the William W. Winpinsiger Education and Technology Center. The course, led by IAM Education Representative Richard Dees, provides the necessary tools for the upcoming negotiations and is scheduled to open on March 16. This agreement covers about 5,000 Lockheed Martin
Read moreIAM negotiations team member Mark Kostca describes his professional role as a flight service specialist, responsible for providing critical weather and safety information to pilots. Representing Local 2010 in Reston, Va., 2010, Kostca explains that his team, along with Local 2011 (Fort Worth, Texas), is currently preparing for contract negotiations with the government contractor Leidos.
Read moreWorkers of V2X Vertex Aerospace in Fort Worth,Texas, who provide defense maintenance services on military aircraft at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) under service contract work have voted to join IAM Union, marking a significant organizing win in a fast-growing region of North Texas.
Read moreIAM delegates of the Kansas State Council recently met in the state capital of Topeka to lobby politicians and set a statewide labor agenda for the year.
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