November marks Native American Heritage Month to pay tribute to Native American people and their many sacrifices, diverse contributions, and achievements. The IAM is grateful and proud to celebrate Native Americans in our union, and beyond, many of whom have played a significant role in advancing and defending workers’ rights. The IAM has been critical […]
IAM District 9 Celebrates Machinists Union Veterans with 10th Annual Brunch and New Fundraiser
IAM District 9 recently hosted its 10th annual veteran’s brunch organized by District 9 Business Representative Tracy Gardner in his second time leading the event, which began under retired District 9 Business Representative Mike Lewis. “I think everybody who was there was extremely appreciative of how far the IAM has moved in the last four […]
LMI Aerospace Workers in St. Louis File for Election to Join Machinists Union
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to represent approximately 50 LMI Aerospace employees in St. Louis. LMI Aerospace supplies structural assemblies, kits, and components for aircraft. They provide design engineering services to the commercial, business, regional, and defense aerospace markets, supporting […]
Winpisinger Center Covid Protocols
In order to be able to reopen and operate in a manner that assured the health and safety of members and employees at the Winpisinger Center, multiple covid-related protocols were put in place at the Winpisinger Center in 2021. As the pandemic has evolved and conditions have improved, it has been possible to roll back […]
Charity Weekend Celebrates Millions Raised by Machinists Union Members for Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines
Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC) hosted its 2022 Las Vegas Charity Weekend with three fundraising events and an informational presentation leading up to its 41st Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet. Over the year, the IAM raised over $2 million for GDA/TLC. IAM territories, districts, and local lodges fundraise year-round with golf […]
Machinists Support Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines
This past week, Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC) held its annual charity drive in Las Vegas. Hundreds of Machinists Union members and GDA/TLC supporters from all over the United States and Canada attended a charity golf tournament, skeet shoot and exotic car run. To learn more about GDA/TLC visit GuidedogsofAmerica.org Watch the Video here https://youtu.be/iP6zEUWKuuA […]
Ohio Air Force Base Workers Vote for Machinists Union Strength
Twenty-five workers of Valiant Government Services employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM recently. The new members are HVAC Techs, electricians, carpenters, painters, pipefitters and boiler tenders, and are Service Contract Act (SCA) employees that maintain hospital facilities. “We congratulate Valiant Government Services workers for choosing to join […]
IAM Air Transport GVP Johnsen’s Message to Delta Air Lines Workers
WATCH: Video message from IAM Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen My name is Richie Johnsen. I’m the General Vice President for the Air Transport Territory of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). You may have heard by now that three unions are combining resources to unionize workers at Delta Air Lines. […]
IAM Mourns Loss of Retired Winpisinger Center Director Chris Wagoner
The IAM is mourning the passing of Chris Wagoner, who recently retired as Director of the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. Wagoner, 60, with his family by his side, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Over his 33-year IAM career, Wagoner dedicated his life to training and […]
Organize and fly, together: Delta Workers Gain Full Support from Three Major Unions to Push for Representation of 45,000+ Workers
ATLANTA (November 21, 2022) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters today announced a coordinated campaign to support the people of Delta Air Lines who are working to organize their unions. “Delta flight attendants are the heart of the airline […]