Boeing workers who build the 787 Dreamliner in North Charleston, SC will have the chance to vote to join the IAM. The IAM filed a petition on January 20, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a secret-ballot union election for approximately 2,850 production employees at the Boeing Co. in North Charleston, S.C. […]
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In a show of solidarity, IAM members joined millions of others across the U.S. and Canada to march in Saturday’s historic Women’s March. Watch: Women’s March on Washington “I’m here because it’s the right thing to do. I’m a stand up, speak out kind of woman. I’m not just gonna sit here.” – IAM General
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When many people heard the phrase “drain the swamp,” they believed it to mean cleaning Washington D.C. of corrupt politicians and lobbyists. President Trump may have been referring to the workers who keep all facets of our government programs running smoothly. He signed an Executive Order yesterday that prohibits any additional new hires in the
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Washington, DC area IAM Retiree Diane Fleming gave testimony on Capitol Hill about the importance of having Medicare and the Affordable Care Act in her fight against thyroid cancer. In the midst of Congress’ debate over the nomination of U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Patty Murray (D-WA)
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IAM Local 41 and 313 workers in St. Louis have been on strike more than 12 weeks after contract talks with American Pulverizer failed over the company’s attempt to severely strip workers of their labor rights and benefits. IAM District 9 will be holding a “Solidarity Rally” on Wednesday, January 25 in support of IAM
Wanting to build up our IAM sisters while sharpening your leadership skills? Consider joining other active IAM women from across the U.S. and Canada and participating in the 2017 Women’s Basic Program June 11-16, 2017 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The curriculum empowers participants to look for resolutions
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Machinists Union members and constituency groups from across the United States were part of the Women’s March on Washington, to put the government on notice that we will never stop fighting for equal rights, equal pay and our right to organize. The post Women’s March on Washington appeared first on IAMAW.
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IAM International President Bob Martinez made the following statement about the withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the reopening of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): “The IAM is heartened by today’s announcement that the U.S. is withdrawing from the TPP and is seeking to reopen NAFTA. The move signals the beginning of
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January 20, 2017, North Charleston, S.C. – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today will file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a secret-ballot union election for approximately 2,850 production employees at the Boeing Co. in North Charleston, S.C. Workers have remained in contact with IAM organizers
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The attack on Missouri workers continues as lawmakers in the Missouri House gave initial approval to a “right-to-work” proposal, a law that allows workers a “free ride” and to opt out of paying union dues while still receiving the benefits of a union contract. Contact your Missouri House State legislator and tell them “right-to-work” (for
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