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• IP Martinez Swears in Incoming District 751 Officers January 19, 2021
  Newly-elected district officers of IAM District 751 were sworn in by International President Robert Martinez Jr this week during their district council meeting. Martinez joined the meeting via video chat. President and Directing Business Representative Jon Holden and 16 District 751 Business Representatives also took their oath of office that evening for their four year […]
• Machinists Union Recognized During Inauguration Welcome Ceremony January 19, 2021
  The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) during its programing America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers. The video congratulates the incoming administration and pays tribute to IAM essential workers who have been on the frontlines during the pandemic. The PIC hosted a welcome event to celebrate America, […]
• Art Made by Machinists Members Featured in SUNY Empire State College Labor Calendar January 14, 2021
  Handcrafted artwork from two IAM members appeared in a 2021 SUNY Empire State College calendar. The pieces were part of an annual calendar distributed by the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies in New York, an associates, bachelors and master’s degree program that includes prominent IAM alumni. “Everyone who has received a copy […]
• Celebrating the IAM’s Newsletter, Website and Social Media Award Winners January 14, 2021
  COVID-19 changed the world indefinitely. For the Machinists, one such change was the rescheduling of the IAM 2020 Convention and the union’s ability to celebrate, on a grand stage, the winners of the IAM Newsletter, Website and Social Media Contest for 2019. Today, we remedy that as we congratulate our IAM brothers and sisters who […]
• Reserve a Square in the GDA Super-Puppy Bowl January 14, 2021
  Every February, the Super Bowl declares one team world champion, etching their names in history – this year, you can make history too. By purchasing a square in the Guide Dogs of America Super-Puppy Bowl Squares Pool, you will be among the first to sponsor GDA’s brand new kennels. Reserve a square today. If you […]
• IAM Territories, Organizers Recognized for Growing Machinists Union January 12, 2021
  IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. and IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo recognized members last week for their continued efforts to grow the strength of the IAM and working families with a virtual presentation of the second annual International President’s Excellence in Organizing Awards. Watch the video. “I am so proud of the efforts our […]
• IAM Honors Elite Organizers January 12, 2021
  The IAM International President’s Excellence in Organizing Awards took place on January 7th and highlighted membership and staff from around the union who are dedicated to growing and mobilizing the Machinist movement. The post IAM Honors Elite Organizers appeared first on IAMAW.
• Baltimore County Library Staff Want the IAM in their Corner January 12, 2021
  For nearly two years, the Baltimore County library staff have been trying to organize. And then, COVID-19 hit and the need became even more crucial. Citing better transparency and communication from management, alongside health care benefits for nearly half the staff, the employees of the Baltimore County library want the IAM in their corner.  But since […]
• Pennsylvania Local 2439 Committee Prepares Online for Upcoming Negotiations with TCC Pennwest Homes January 12, 2021
  Negotiating committee members from IAM Local 2439, along with District 98 Directing Business Representative Bob Miller, completed an online negotiating prep program prior to entering contract talks with TCC Pennwest Homes LLC. The week-long class included training in drafting contract language, presenting proposals, analyzing the company’s strength and weaknesses and identifying a broad array of […]
• IAM Mourns the Loss of Retired General Secretary-Treasurer Don Wharton January 8, 2021
  The IAM is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of retired IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Don Wharton at the age of 82. Brother Wharton was a 65-year lifetime member who joined the Machinists Union at the age of 17. A true unionist to his core, Wharton served the IAM in nearly every capacity, even after […]