WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2020 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) releases the following statement on the shooting at Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee. The IAM represents approximately 50 mechanics and machine repair workers at the brewery. They are represented by IAM Locals 66 and 510 in Milwaukee. “The Machinists Union is […]
It’s scholarship time again! Every year Local 389 offers scholarship opportunities for members, their children, grandchildren and spouses. Formerly known as the Local Lodge 389 Scholarship, the award was renamed after the late Richard Sanchez , the founder of the award. Richard had a vision to help members and their children with some of their […]
This is shaping up to be a monumental election for unions. Don’t forget to vote in the California 2020 Primary on March 3rd. See the slate mailer below for the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Voting Guide for the March 3rd primary. The PDF is a two page mailer so click on […]
As you probably know, there’s a new endorsement process that gives the IAM members the opportunity to vote online for a candidate of their choice. Don’t miss the opportunity to help choose who the IAM should endorse for the U.S. president. Register today and be a part of this important decision. The registration period for the […]
As most of you are aware, your communicator has been attending classes at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center(W3) at Placid Harbor, Maryland. Some of you may know what the W3 is and IAM Communicators do. But, it’s very likely many of you do not. Hopefully some of these questions can be […]
What Is the 2020 Census? The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, […]
When Laurel Hilbert, who has been blind since birth, made up his mind that his next step in life was to move to the United States, his friends and family were skeptical. He had no contacts, spoke no English and had no money. A daunting start to what has turned out to be an extraordinary […]
Take up the fight in our nation’s capital for policies that actually benefit working people and their families at the 2020 IAM Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. The deadline to register is Friday, March 27. Join hundreds of your fellow IAM members at the 2020 IAM Legislative Conference from Monday, May 4 to Wednesday, May […]
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr., recently wrote a letter to members of Congress on behalf of more than 50,000 IAM federal workers. The letter expressed great concern regarding President Trump’s recent memo calling for the removal of union rights from Department of Defense (DOD) workers. Federal law currently grants federal employees collective bargaining rights under the law. “President […]