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Arizona IAM Local 933 Opens Negotiations with Raytheon

Nearly 1,300 IAM Local 933 members at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ are standing together for a fair contract in negotiations that kicked off this week. IAM International President Bob Martinez and Western Territory General Vice President Gary Allen opened negotiations alongside the bargaining committee. Healthcare, wages and retirement security are important issues. “Our …

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IP Martinez, GVP Allen Visit Members in San Diego

International President Bob Martinez along with Western Territory General Vice President Gary Allen, and other Grand Lodge and District Lodge staff members toured United Technologies (UTC) and Solar Turbines facilities to visit and connect with Machinists Union members in the San Diego area. “Whenever I have the opportunity to visit our members on the job, …

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First Contract for District 751 Members at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station

On August 13th, mechanics and technicians who maintain the U.S. Navy P-3 Orion planes at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island overwhelmingly ratified a first collective bargaining agreement. The workers there had voted to join District 751 on July 10. Member Steve Jolly looked pleased as he cast his ballot that secured a first contract for …

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District 751 Retiree Appointed to Women’s Commission by Gov. Inslee

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has announced the appointment of nine women to serve on the new Women’s Commission, IAM District 751 Retirement Club President Jackie Boschok was one of the appointees. “Sister Boschok has long been a leader in the causes of fairness and equality for all people,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice …

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Washington State District 160 Member Recognized by Boy Scouts

IAM Local 282 member and Bremerton Metal Trades Council Steward Keith Ciancio, a Logistics Management Specialist from Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport’s Platform Integrated Product Support Branch (Code 434), was presented the George Meany Community Organization Award by the Kitsap County Central Labor Council for his impact on the Boy Scouts of America …

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Western Territory Conference Focuses on Union Power

[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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In Solidarity We Trust

“This was never about money,” said Jody Bennett, IAM Aerospace Coordinator and one of the leads from the ULA negotiations. “This was always about respect and dignity for the IAM members who are literally setting the course for the future of the space industry.” 06_22_2018_7_ULA 05_22_2018_6_ULA 05_22_2018_5_ULA 05_22_2018_4_ULA 05_22_2018_3_ULA 05_22_2018_2_ULA 05_22_2018_1_ULA 05_22_2018_8_ULA Mark Johnson, another …

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Machinists Union Members Will Vote on New United Launch Alliance Offer

Nearly 600 Machinist Union Members at United Launch Alliance will soon vote on a new offer from the company. The negotiating committee is recommending this new agreement to the membership. Machinist members have been on strike against the company since Monday, May 7, 2018 at facilities in Decatur, Ala., Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and …

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