The National Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) recently held its annual conference in Orlando. This year’s theme was “47 Years Strong: From Surviving to Thriving.” Machinists Union International President Bob Martinez addressed over 800 CBTU delegates with a message focused on solidarity, justice, respect and dignity. “I firmly believe that the time is now […]
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Join the IAM’s live studio webcast of Activate L!VE Wednesday, June 6 at 3 p.m. Eastern. This week the IAM Organizing Department will bring you up to date on the important worker victory in South Carolina. You’ll also learn some interesting facts about our union’s beginnings from Charlie Micallef, retired Director of the IAM Retirees,
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFV4qSjK5kw&w=560&h=349] Over 100 Fighting Machinists from the IAM’s Western Territory gathered in Portland, OR last weekend for a territory conference. Members participated in presentations organizing, bargaining, inclusion and representation focusing on growth, prosperity and strength. Western Territory General Vice President Gary Allen spoke passionately, emphasizing the moral and ethical imperative of improving the lives
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During the IAM Western Territory’s recent conference in Portland, OR, hundreds of delegates celebrated the union’s gains in regional growth and organizing. The post Machinist Might Surges Out West appeared first on IAMAW.
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Bob Martinez, Machinists Union International President: “The South Carolina Flight Readiness Technicians at Boeing have spoken loud and clear. They want to be a part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. I commend them for the courage and integrity they have demonstrated through this contentious process. I am asking Boeing to respect
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Striking IAM Local 818 members were joined on the picket line yesterday by dozens of other union members and supporters to show solidarity with the workers in the eighth week of their strike at Tecnocap. The skilled trade workers voted unanimously to strike the Glen Dale, WV manufacturer after rejecting the company’s offer in April.
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On May 27, 2018, labor lost one of its own as Billy Edward Stivers Sr. took his last breath in New Albany, Indiana after 63 years of life. “The Machinists Union family lost a great leader, member and friend with the passing of Brother Stivers,” said International President Bob Martinez. “He was a true journeyman
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Guide Dogs of America’s Doggone Fun Summer Auction is just one day away. There’s no time like the present to look through more than 200 items including: A day with the GDA trainers Summer concerts Gift cards to a variety of restaurants And there are so many more. Take a look at all the items and decide what speaks
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The attack on federal workers continues, as multiple executive orders were signed last week aimed directly at the rights of the two million federal employees and the unions that represent them. The executive orders roll back the clock 50 years on union representation and federal workers’ rights. One of the newly issued orders limits the
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Once again there’s more for them and less for us. The imbalance between the pay of CEOs and working people continues to increase. In 2017, CEO pay at S&P 500 Index companies increased to an average of nearly $14 million while production and nonsupervisory workers received on average just $38,613. The AFL-CIO recently released its
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