Workers across North America are increasingly turning toward unionization, prompting the IAM to coordinate specialized training for leaders who initiate contact with potential members.
Read moreWICHITA, Kan., Aug. 12, 2024 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) opened contract negotiations with Textron Aviation, representing nearly 5,000 members of IAM Local 774 in Wichita, KS. IAM Local 774 members are instrumental in manufacturing the industry’s best-in-class aircraft at Textron Aviation. “Our members at Textron Aviation are dedicated workers who
Read moreOver 30 arborists working at Truetimber in Richmond, Va., have become the first unionized residential tree care company in the United States after voting to join the IAM.
Read moreThe Texas State Council of Machinists recently held a meeting in Austin bringing together delegates from all corners of the state creating a platform for in-depth discussions on a plethora of issues critical to the labor community. Throughout the event, the council focused on legislative and political matters, benefiting from the insights of various speakers
Read moreCHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands, July 3, 2024 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 2725 have overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing a strike at V.I. Waste Management Authority. This decision is a direct response to stalled negotiations and unsatisfactory contract proposals that have persisted since the last
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