Horseheads, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2024 — The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) applauds Siemens’ announcement to invest approximately $60 million in a state-of-the-art 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Horseheads, NY. This new facility will play a critical role in producing what will become the fastest railcars in the U.S., capable of reaching speeds up
Read moreWASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 –– The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) New York State Council of Machinists extends its congratulations to Tom Suozzi on his victory in the special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. The Transportation Communication Union (TCU/IAM), which represents thousands of rail workers in the district, also joined the IAM
Read moreWASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement strongly supporting the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act: “The IAM commends the unwavering dedication and commitment of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Tina Smith, alongside Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton and Donald Norcross,
Read moreWASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2022 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE), the first Apple workers to join a union, recently sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook addressing the news that Apple will exclude IAM CORE members in Towson, MD. from certain educational and medical benefits being offered to all other Apple employees starting next
Read moreApproximately 175 members of IAM Local W384 (District 5) at Motor Coach Industries’ (MCI) Pembina, N.D. plant were told they will be out of work by the end of the year due to the company’s decision to close the facility. Now, members of the North Dakota congressional delegation are asking MCI to reconsider their decision to close the Pembina plant. U.S. Sens. Kevin Kramer (R-N.D.)
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