WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 – The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the largest aerospace labor union in North America, released the following statements on efforts by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to resolve the long-standing aerospace dispute between the U.S. and the European Union: “The IAM applauds the efforts
Read moreWASHINGTON, June 11, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s new agency guidance on Made in America programs. “Today, the Biden administration took a decisive step forward in its commitment to America’s workers, businesses, and economy
Read moreBALTIMORE, June 9, 2021 — Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) employees achieved a significant victory this month as legislation passed authorizing nearly 600 employees to collectively bargain and join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). For almost two years, Baltimore County library staff has been trying to organize with the IAM. But since libraries
Read moreWASHINGTON, June 8, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s review of U.S. supply chains. “The Machinists Union welcomes the Biden administration’s ‘Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth’ report issued today
Read moreWASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 — Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement: “The Machinists Union couldn’t be more pleased with President Biden’s nomination of Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board. Gwynne has devoted her entire working life to making sure workers get justice
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