The IAM is continuing its push for bold solutions to combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Guarantee Act would provide grants to employers of all sizes to pay for wages and healthcare benefits for their employees. “Machinists Union members and millions more workers across the nation who are currently laid off […]
The IAM is joining 106 members of Congress in calling for labor unions to be included in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan program aiding small business and non-profits during the COVID-19 crisis. Led by U.S. Reps. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA) and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), the letter to House leadership points out that while […]
In a solemn and solitary ceremony at the IAM’s Winpisinger Center, the IAM paid homage to U.S. and Canadian members and leaders the union has lost in the past year. As the IAM and the globe deals with the effects of the most serious pandemic in more than 100 years, the union pledged to continue […]
The IAM is calling on top Veterans Affairs officials to ensure that employees and veterans at VA facilities are adequately protected from COVID-19. IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. says the agency must provide all workers with personal protective equipment, clean and sanitize workplaces in a timely manner and follow all CDC guidelines. “When it […]
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2020 — Representatives of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) met with staff from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to discuss Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and Republic Airways, three airlines that have accepted federal bailout funds under the CARES Act and then cut non-union workers’ pay. […]
We continue to await for the decision from the arbitrator on the Solar Turbines attendance policy grievance. The union lawyers have reached out to the arbitrator for information regarding the case. The arbitrator has undergone some medical procedures and has said that we can expect a decision within the next three weeks. Beginning in January […]
General Dynamics Nassco has released another bulletin regarding more positive test results among its employees in San Diego. Please read the following important information. To download a printable version of the memo, click here.
Solar Turbines has informed its employees about positive Coronavirus test results at both San Diego locations. The Harbor Drive employee was the second positive case and worked in building 15, but no other information regarding shift or dept was given. The Kearny Mesa case was in the package assembly area, but it is unclear at […]
Please read the following bulletin issued by General Dynamics Nassco regarding another positive Coronavirus test result. For a downloadable copy of the memo click here. Stay safe. Maintain social distancing. Wear your PPE. Wash your hands often. Report unsafe work conditions to your safety steward.
Coronavirus Update, Solar Turbines Harbor Drive Facility: A Solar Turbines employee at the Harbor Drive facility has received a positive test result for COVID-19. The last day worked by the employee was April 6 and the employee first experienced symptoms while taking time off for vacation. Solar informed most employees of the situation during shifts […]