The Union Plus Scholarship Program announced its 2019 winners totaling $170,000 in scholarships. The list of 108 students includes members of two IAM families who were recognized for their academic achievement and exhibition of union values. Kaitlyn Neal of Las Cruces, NM, daughter of IAM Local 2515 member Ronald Neal, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship. […]

Support a Guide Dogs of America (GDA) guide dog by taking part in their online silent auction June 12 – 19, 2019. Bidding is easy and you can choose from a wide variety of items, destinations and events to choose from. You will be helping to cover the costs for a guide dog in training, […]

IAM Local 708 members in Wichita, KS have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC), securing a one-year contract that comes with substantial increases and security for the future. “I admire the strength and solidarity of these Machinists, many of whom fought for this country. They are more than deserving of […]

IAM wood, pulp and paper workers are doubling down on efforts to organize their industry and grow bargaining power. Two more organizers will be added to the Woodworkers Department, International President Robert Martinez Jr. announced at the 2019 IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council Conference this week in Biloxi, MS. The council also created a […]

On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, the IAM remembers the more than 156,000 troops who took part in the invasion of Nazi-occupied France and ultimately liberate Western Europe, defeat Nazi Germany and end the Second World War.​ “No words can express the gratitude we all share for those who fought, and the […]

The 2019 IAM Communications Conference in Las Vegas concludes today and its nearly 200 delegates took part in a program that included guest speakers, discussion panels and group sessions. IAM International President Bob Martinez opened day two with remarks to the delegates about the importance of communications in its ongoing organizing efforts. “I want to […]

The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank, an independent federal agency that issues loans to foreign buyers purchasing U.S.-built products. The Ex-Im Bank’s ability to support U.S. manufacturers and workers, particularly in the aerospace industry, one of the last sectors in which the U.S. enjoys a positive balance of trade with the rest of the world. Owen Herrnstadt, […]

As first reported by The Stand (A news service of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions), the Washington State congressional delegation sent a letter to Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg and Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr. The letter expresses the delegation’s dissatisfaction with the explanations Boeing used to justify the […]

Since 2014, the IAM has partnered with the State University of New York’s Empire State College (ESC) to offer associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in Labor Studies through ESC’s Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. Center for Labor Studies in New York City. The partnership also offers a master’s degree in Work and Labor Policy. Degree programs are […]

Nearly 200 IAM communicators from across North America have assembled in Las Vegas for the 2019 IAM Communications Conference. With the theme of “Voice Activation,” delegates are hearing from fellow union activists and participating in workshops to gain new insights and communication strategies. The agenda includes discussions on recent successes and how they were achieved, […]