The kitchen staff at the IAM’s crown jewel, the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, is once again being honored for their high-quality dining services to IAM members. The St. Mary’s County (MD) Health Department Gold Star Program recognizes food service facilities that achieve superior food safety standards. For the last three years, the prestigious […]

Don’t miss the opportunity to help choose who the IAM should endorse for the U.S. president. Register today and be a part of the decision. As you may have heard, there’s a new process that gives the IAM members the opportunity to vote online for a candidate of their choice. To do so, you must register […]

Shortly after Christmas, U.S. Forest Service employee and NFFE Local 2086 member Brian Stearns received the call to deploy to Australia to assist overwhelmed firefighters who are fighting one of the worst wildland fires to ever hit the continent.  Brian didn’t have to go.  He wanted to go.   A few days later, Brian forfeited […]

On this week’s edition of the Machinists Union’s live webcast Activate L!ve, IAM General Counsel Mark Schneider joined the show to discuss the employee rights guaranteed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Activate L!VE streams every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. If you missed this show, you can […]

IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced, effective January 1, 2020, the appointment of Directing Business Representative Tony Cruz to the position of Southern Territory Grand Lodge Special Representative. “Tony is a true trade unionist and a well-respected labor leader in North Carolina.  He has always been an asset to workers and proudly carries […]

In its ongoing effort to provide independence to more people across North America, Guide Dogs of America (GDA) announced its merger with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD). TLCAD provides service dogs to help wounded veterans, individuals with autism and to facilities whose populations can benefit from their presence. Since its founding by an IAM […]

“Myself and this entire Executive Council are proud of this Local Lodge, this community and all of you for your perseverance,” said IAM International President Bob Martinez during a recent tour and visit with members of IAM Local 1202 at the Henry Pratt plant in Aurora, IL. Local 1202 members at Pratt fell victim to […]

IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced, effective January 1, 2020, the appointment of Grand Lodge Representatives Robert Barnwell and Tony Wirth to the positions of Aerospace Coordinators. Barnwell and Wirth replace retiring Aerospace Coordinators Mark Love and Rod Hoffman. “Mark Love and Rod Hoffman spent their entire working lives taking care of our members […]

The Machinists Union mourns the loss of former IAM Government Affairs Director John Meese, who passed away December 31, 2019 at the age of 85. “John Meese faithfully served the IAM for more than 27 years and his leadership inspired many others that followed,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “The labor movement has […]

The Machinists Union mourns the loss of former Director of Collective Bargaining James Pinto, who passed away December 26, 2019 in Silver Spring, MD. “Jim Pinto was a dedicated leader in the IAM family for nearly 34 years,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “His ability to coordinate with other industrial unions was key […]