The Washington State Council of Machinists, led by State Council President Steve Miller (District 160 Directing Business Representative), wrapped up its fourth and final political and legislative conference of the year in Tacoma, Wash., by bringing together IAM members and elected officials from across the state. The conference featured a packed agenda of speakers from
Read moreThe IAM is bidding farewell to one of its most esteemed leaders, Gary R. Allen, as he retires from his role as General Vice President. Allen’s departure marks the end of a transformative chapter for the union, but it also opens the door for Western Territory Chief of Staff Robert “Bobby” Martinez to take on
Read moreIndustry-leading contract approved by majority worker vote will deliver 43.65% compounded wage increase On behalf of Biden-Harris administration, U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su played key role in helping the employer and workers reach groundbreaking agreement that will protect access and pathways to the middle class for thousands of frontline workers SEATTLE – 33,000 frontline
Read moreSEATTLE – Striking workers at Boeing have received a new industry-leading contract proposal from the company, which has been unanimously endorsed by the member-led union negotiation committee. More than 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at Boeing locations in Washington state, Oregon, and California have been on strike since
Read moreSEATTLE – Frontline Boeing workers voted 64% against accepting the latest contract proposal put forth by their employer. Jon Holden, President of IAM District 751 and Brandon Bryant, President of IAM District W24, issued the following joint statement following the votes being tallied: “The elected negotiating committee of workers did not recommend for or against
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