The Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) movement received a huge boost with the announcement of the support of U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro. The Congressman, a member of the U.S. House Labor Committee, has shown his support for strong labor unions on many fronts. Building upon prior work with labor, he is now calling for a […]

Time is running out to register for Basic Web Development to be held February 16-21, 2020 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Registrations must be received by Friday, December 13, 2019. This basic-level class is for lodges just beginning new websites and focuses on designing and constructing web pages […]

The deadline to enroll for the February 9-14, 2020 IAM Federal Employee Program at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD has been extended to January 10, 2020. Due to limited class space of 30, only those who have not previously attended may enroll. Participants will be chosen on a first […]

Wednesday’s edition of the IAM’s live webcast included Bath, ME Local S6’s Tim Suitter to talk about their yearly efforts to collect gifts for “Toys For Tots.” Canadian Territory Grand Lodge Representative Heather Kelley also joined the show to give a preview of the 2020 Canadian Women’s Conference. Activate L!VE streams every Wednesday at 3 […]

Guide Dogs of America (GDA) recently held its 39th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet in Las Vegas. The charity’s highest honor, the “Gift of Sight Award,” were presented to IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Rickey Wallace, Employee Benefit Systems, Inc. and Textron Aviation. WATCH: The Gift of a Guide Dog “There are over a […]

On #GivingTuesday, a day that encourages people to do good by donating to a charitable cause, please consider donating to the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America.. GDA is asking that you open your heart—and your wallet—and make a donation to fund a need for guide dogs and their partners by clicking here. You […]

At the beginning of October, General Electric(GE) sent out letters offering limited time lump-sum pension plan payouts to about 100,000 former employees. READ: Money up front vs. more later: General Electric union questions pension buyout offer The Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal IAM International President Robert Martinez, Jr., recently sent a letter to General Electric(GE) CEO H. […]

IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued the following statement regarding the proposal by U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-La.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) addressing the multi-employer pension plan crisis: “Proponents of this plan can call it whatever they want, but it is nothing more than a tax on one of our most vulnerable groups—senior citizens. […]

George Kourpias, who served as the IAM’s International President for eight years before retiring in 1997, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. He was 87. Viewing will be on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral will be on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12 p.m. Both […]

Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM,   Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to bring loved ones together, reflect on our blessings and express gratitude to others. As fellow Machinists, I hope you will join me by thanking the thousands of our IAM Brothers and Sisters who are still on the job today and throughout […]