Once again thereâs 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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We know that youâre connected to stay up-to-date with the IAM, but we need your help to get the message out. Tell your fellow members and friends to sign up for IAMâs twice-weekly free electronic newsletter iMail. Itâs easy to subscribe by going to: iam4.me/iamemail Let them know theyâll get insider IAM news, compelling stories,
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The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) is hosting its 22nd National Membership Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Intercontinental Hotel from August 8â11, 2018. As Puerto Ricans confront extensive infrastructure and public health issues caused by Hurricane Maria, LCLAA will hold this yearâs convention to stand in unity with Puerto Ricoâs working families.
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Lilliam Betancourt Lopez, a nurse practitioner and IAM Local 2725 member, received assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. It was historic for all the worst reasons. The devastation caused by 2017âs hurricanes, ïŹoods and ïŹres resulted in at least $300 billion in damageâthe costliest year on record for natural
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The Summer 2018 edition of the IAM Journal is online and will be at the doorstep of IAM members soon if it isnât already. This issue includes a celebration of the Machinists Union 130th anniversary, as well as stories of our members. Learn how a Boston area local lodge worked with the community and elected
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The IAM has turned the tables on the latest contract flip at Torontoâs Pearson International Airport by securing voluntary certification, a new collective agreement, and new members. Contract flipping is common practice at Pearson allowed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) which normally means job loss for some of the affected workers, reduced wages
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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 yearâs competition consisted of 20 stations on everything from brakes to air conditioning, electrical, wheel alignments and
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Nearly 300 IAM Local 1842 members recently voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract with modular and manufactured home builder Commodore and Colony Homes. The new five-year agreement includes wage increases, pension increases and continued health care coverage with cost containment measures. The contract also has increases in life and accidental death insurance and sickness
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The Guide Dogs of America (GDA) 2018 Doggone Fun Summer Auction is almost here and there are hundreds of items you can bid on to help GDA continue providing the best guide dogs to blind and visually impaired men and women across North America. The online GDA Bidding for Good event runs from June 1st through June
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Donât miss your opportunity to be in the IAM history books. Entries are still be accepted for the Communications Departmentâs newsletter, website and photo contests. Last day to enter is June 15, 2018. This is a great opportunity for your hard work to be recognized and seen by your IAM brothers and sisters. The post
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