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IAM Pax River Local 4 (District 4) notched an important victory for more than 200 workers employed at the HMR Veterans Home in Mechanicsville, MD. The workers voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM on December 14. The facility exclusively serves the needs of Maryland veterans and their eligible spouses. “Bryan Stymacks from Local 4 and […]

NFFE National President Bill Dougan, center, receives a commemorative plaque from IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, left, and General Vice President Rickey Wallace, right, at Dougan’s retirement reception. William “Bill” Dougan, National President of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), is retiring after nearly four decades of service to the federal workforce. His last

The IAM Local 2082 Negotiations Committee, joined by IAM District 776 Business Representative Doyle Huddleston and IAM Southern Territory Special Representative James Little. Members of IAM Local 2082 recently ratified a five-year agreement full of gains with Kaiser Aluminum, even as the Sherman, TX aluminum extrusion plant faces hard times. The five-year agreement covering nearly

The Spanish Leadership Working Group (SLWG) recently met at the Winpisinger Center to review and update class material and plan for 2017 Spanish Leadership and Spanish Staff classes. Members collaborated and brainstormed about the best methods to support and strengthen the IAM. Discussions on outreach to participants for the Spanish Leadership classes, the student’s subsequent

El Grupo de Liderazgo Español (SLWG) se reunió recientemente en el Centro Winpisinger para revisar y actualizar el material de clases y planificar, los cursos para afiliados y personal de la IAM, para el año 2017. Los miembros colaboraron y reflexionaron sobre los mejores métodos para apoyar y fortalecer a la IAM. Las discusiones sobre

Nearly 300 Aircraft and Base Maintenance workers at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida have voted to join the IAM. From left: Grand Lodge Representative Tony Wirth, Robbie Davis, Mark Reeves, Jesse Barefield, Randy Jones, Jim Haas, Wade Hutto, Mac Brown and District 75 Organizer Mike Cooke. Not pictured: Scott Missildine, Billy Given and District

The future of Medicare is in grave jeopardy. The decision to nominate U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) as Secretary of Health and Human Services is an indication that the President-Elect doesn’t plan to back up his campaign promise of protecting the senior citizen health care program. Sign the Petition: Tell Your Congress Members to Oppose

More than 200 volunteers, donors, guests and guide dog teams were on hand this weekend as Guide Dogs of America (GDA) unveiled its latest expansion in Sylmar, CA. The dedication of the Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center kicked off a new era for GDA. View Slideshow 8_GDA 7_GDA 6_GDA 5_GDA 4_GDA 3_GDA

The IAM is conducting the Local Lodge History Project at the Winpisinger Center this year during the week of June 11-16, 2017. This is an opportunity to be part of archiving the rich history of your lodge. In tradition with past sessions, participating Locals are asked to recruit two retirees and one active member from