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BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va., Oct. 1, 2021 – Fifty members of Machinists Union Local 598 (District 54) are on strike for a fair contract at Sulzer Pumps, Inc. in Barboursville. The strike began at midnight on Friday, Oct. 1. Members are now on the picket line outside the facility. Machining and foundry workers voted overwhelmingly to reject the
Read moreWASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the largest aerospace, defense and transportation union in North America, released the following statement in full support of the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. “This historic infrastructure deal will uplift millions of working families through
Read moreWASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the largest aerospace and defense union in North America, released the following statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka: “Today, workers across the world mourn the loss of a labor movement
Read moreWASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the largest aerospace and defense union in North America, released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s Buy American proposed rule, ensuring our nation’s future is made in America by all of America’s workers. “President
Read moreWASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate confirmation of Jennifer Abruzzo as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel: “On behalf of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, we applaud the
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