Don’t miss out on this year’s opportunity to “drive for the dogs,” “chip for charity” and “putt for the puppies” at the annual Guide Dogs of America Charity Weekend’s golf tournament in Las Vegas on Friday, November 22, 2019. Click here to get all the information you need to register your team or become a […]
Apply Now for a 2020 IAM Scholarship
The 2020 IAM Scholarship Competition is accepting applications. The competition is open to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada. The deadline for applications is February 21, 2020. Apply for a 2020 IAM Scholarship. Last year the IAM awarded 16 scholarships valued at $64,000. The IAM now has a […]
The IAM National Pension Fund 2018 Fund Overview Presentation
LL2777 Sponsored The IAM National Pension Fund 2018 Fund Overview Presentation The 2018 Fund Overview Presentation will be held on the 5th of October 2019 from 0800-1200 at the IMOGENE Theater at 6866 Caroline Street Milton, FL 32570. All members are encouraged to attend.
Sign Up for the Advanced Communicators Class
The IAM Communications Department will be conducting its Advanced Communicators Class December 8 – 13, 2019 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. This advanced course is offered for district and local lodge communicators who have previously completed the department’s Basic Communicator Class. Additionally, participants must be the communicator for […]
IAM Western Territory Raffle Raises Over $100K for Convention
Nearly $125,000 was raised in support of the IAM 2020 Grand Lodge Convention through the 2020 Grand Lodge Convention gold raffle and the MAK Grill raffle. Winners were drawn last week at the IAM Staff Conference in San Diego. “Congratulations to the winners. I thank all who participated in the raffles, and those that purchased […]
Another Organizing Victory in Healthcare
On Monday, September 9, 2019, 55 Military and Family Life Counselors or (MFLCs), at Ft. Bragg North Carolina, overwhelmingly voted to join the IAM. These Healthcare Professionals provide critical counseling to active military personnel and their families. The victory marks the fifth in a row. The Western Territory in conjunction with The IAM Healthcare department […]
New York Yoga Instructors Seeking IAM Representation
Yoga teachers at Yoga Works in New York City are seeking to join together with the Machinists Union. The IAM recently filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to hold union representation elections. YogaWorks, Inc. is one of the largest providers of high-quality yoga instruction in the U.S. Yoga means union, joining together […]
Two IAM Eastern Territory Locals Celebrate Anniversary Milestones
West Valley, NY Local 2401 celebrated its 50th anniversary on August 17th with a picnic recognizing the milestone. Its members are employed at the West Valley Demonstration Project in West Valley, NY. These members work in a dangerous environment decontaminating, and decommissioning a former nuclear fuels reprocessing center. Local 1363 in Cleveland, Ohio will mark […]
IAM Urges Senators to Support Export-Import Bank
The IAM is urging members of the U.S. Senate to support and vote “yes” to pass the Export Import Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2293). This bipartisan legislation would help create and sustain U.S. jobs in manufacturing and other strategic industries and help improve the balance of trade between the U.S. and high export nations […]
Activate L!VE: IAM President Martinez and Preparations for 2020 Convention
This week on Activate L!VE IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. joined the show from the International Staff Conference to bring us up to date on preparations for the 40th Grand Lodge Convention to take place in San Diego in September 2020. In case you missed this, or any other episode of Activate L!VE, they […]