The time is now for working people to unite like never before, said IAM International President Bob Martinez in a rousing speech to the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. “I firmly believe that the time is now for a united, strong, unbreakable movement of working people standing for a better life,” said Martinez. “I cannot […]
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GVP Pantoja and CCOO Civil Aviation General Secretary Manuel Sanchez Rollon as they completed signing the Alliance Agreement. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) signed an Alliance Agreement with Spain’s Federation de Services a la Ciudadania (CCOO). IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. and Transportation General Vice President Sito Pantoja signed the
Grace DiBartolo and Edison Fraser became the first two IAM members to earn master’s degrees through a partnership with SUNY Empire State College. The post IAM Members Earn Master’s Degrees appeared first on IAMAW.
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Members of Chicago IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 receive the DePaul University Labor Education Center “Solidarity Award” for their “courage, dedication, unity and solidarity” during a seven-week strike last year that ended with industry-leading increases in mechanic wages, benefits and working conditions. Members of Chicago IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701 were recently honored for their
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Salt Lake City, UT IAM Local 568 teamed up with Blackfoot, ID Local 2006 recently and held their 10th annual car show raising $7,000 for Guide Dogs of America. More than 30 cars came out to Magna, Utah to show their support for the Guide Dogs of America Car Show. “We moved the show to
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On National Flag Day, the Machinists Union is proud to congratulate the U.S. Army, as celebrates another year in its distinguished history. “On this day 243 years ago, one of the world’s most respected organizations was born,” said IAM International President Bob Martinez. “For nearly a quarter century, the men and women of the U.S.
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This month Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr. delivered a powerful message of unity at the annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention in Florida. The post A Powerful Speech on Race and Unity appeared first on IAMAW.
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As the US government implements several presidential executive orders aimed at diminishing the power of federal unions, Randy Erwin, president of NFFE, says labor is motivated and his membership is ready to fight for their rights. The post IAM-NFFE Stands Strong Against Attacks appeared first on IAMAW.
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WASHINGTON – The Machinists Union (IAM) and a dozen other unions have filed suit against the Trump administration to stop the president’s executive orders that take away rights from federal workers. “We refuse to sit on the sidelines while the president oversteps his constitutional authority and tramples on the freedom of working people to join
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The Machinists Union is raising strong concerns regarding the recently announced direction of the Administration’s trade policy. “Criticizing Canada’s trade practices does not contribute to improving the lives of our members, who have been so devastated by a trade agenda that favors corporations over workers,” said IAM International President Bob Martinez. “The Administration should be
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