Midwest

IAM Hosts Job Fair, Extends Free College Program to Harley-Davidson, Electrolux Workers

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IAM Local 623 members employed at Electrolux in St. Cloud, MN attend an information session on the IAM Free College program, a union benefit extended to the members and their families in the wake of Electrolux’s announced plant closing. As the GOP-Trump tax cuts continue to annihilate the country, leaving plant closing after plant closing […]

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IAM Local 701 Strike Line Back Up at Napleton Libertyville Cadillac, Labor Rally June 25

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Members of IAM Local 701 have been on strike in their fight to obtain a first contract at the Napleton Cadillac car dealership in Libertyville, IL, for more than ten months, including during the Chicago winter months.  A labor rally has been planned for Monday, June 25th in support of a group of IAM Local

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IAM Local 701 Trains Next Generation of Auto Mechanics at 2018 SkillsUSA Competition

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IAM Mechanics Local 701 hosted another successful year of the 2018 SkillsUSA Automotive Service Technology competition in Springfield, Illinois. More than 60 high school and post-secondary students competed for the title this year in the automotive category. This year’s competition consisted of 20 stations on everything from brakes to air conditioning, electrical, wheel alignments and

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Iowa Members at Siemens Approve Effects Agreement

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Members of IAM Local 1010 ratify an effects agreement with Siemens Energy, Inc., ahead of the company’s recently-announced plant closing in Burlington, Iowa. Members of IAM Local 1010 have ratified an effects agreement with Siemens Energy, Inc., ahead of the company’s recently-announced plant closing in Burlington, Iowa. The agreement covers how workers will be compensated

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IAM Midwest Territory Cornhole Tournament Raises $3.7K for Guide Dogs

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First, Second and Third place winners (left to right) of the IAM Midwest Territory Cornhole Tournament pose with General Vice President Philip J. Gruber (left of each photo) and Grand Lodge Representative Martin St. Peters (first picture right). The IAM Midwest Territory’s first-ever Cornhole Tournament raised over $3.7k for Guide Dogs of America (GDA). Nearly

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IAM Midwest Territory Mourns Passing of Labor Leader Ed Garvey

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Ed Garvey Ed Garvey – longtime Machinists friend and icon among Wisconsin progressives – died Wednesday morning. He was 76. Garvey, a nationally-known labor attorney, was a personal friend to former IAM International President William W. Winpisinger. “He played an instrumental role in Winpisinger buying the land for Placid Harbor,” says former Wisconsin IAM District

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Kevin Murch Appointed to Midwest Territory Special Representative

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Kevin Murch IAM International President Bob Martinez has announced the appointment of IAM Midwest Territory Educator Kevin Murch to the position of Midwest Territory Special Representative. “On behalf of the IAM, I would like to congratulate Kevin on his advancement,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber. “Kevin’s 23 years of experience

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IL Sen. Dick Durbin on Benefits of IAM Local 701 Apprenticeship Program: ‘No Brainer’

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Lead Instructor Louie Longhi, left, leads U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), center, and Illinois State Senator Tom Cullerton (D), right, on a tour of IAM Local 701’s Apprenticeship Training Center. Encouraging more workers and high school students to enroll in IAM Automobile Mechanics’ Local 701’s apprenticeship and training program is a “no brainer,” said U.S.

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Indiana Local 153 Ratifies Two-Year Contract with Grote Industries

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Prior to entering negotiations with Grote Industries, members of IAM Local Lodge 153 Bargaining Committee received negotiation preparation training at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. Members of IAM Local Lodge 153 recently approved a new two-year contract with Grote Industries, an LED light and lighting company located in Madison, IN. The committee

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