Young machinists are strategizing, networking and taking action in their locals, districts and territories with Young Worker committees in Canada and the United States.
Read moreThe Community Learning Center in Fort Worth, TX prepares today’s workforce to meet tomorrow’s industry needs, by training the unemployed, underemployed and veterans. CLC provides training in high-skill trades like machining, welding, logistics, manufacturing and aerospace assembly. The center was founded by retired Machinist & Directing Business Representative Pat Lane, who is giving back to
Read moreWomen were first admitted to the Machinists Union with equal rights in 1911. The IAMAW’s Secretary-Treasurer and one of its General Vice Presidents are women, but women are still in the minority when it comes to membership in the Machinists Union. The women in this video explain why women’s voices must be heard. The song
Read moreThe second annual AFL-CIO Next Up Young Worker Summit will be held Thursday, September 29, 2011, through Sunday, October 2, 2011, at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN. This year’s theme is “Educating, Empowering, and Mobilizing Young Workers for a Just 21st Century Economy.” Hundreds of young workers, ages 18-35, focused on building a collective
Read moreAt a stop in Columbus, OH, the “It’s About Jobs” tour, including members of the IAM Focus Group, visited with Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. From left, GVP Tucker, Angie Hemler, Sophia Denford, Cindy Hunnell, Michelle Wyvill, Gov. Strickland, Amanda Baptiste, Tracey Dolina, GST Mart, GVP Gruber, EA Babineaux, driver Jerry Guyer, AST Minnich and Mike
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