Bring your friends and family out to Mercedes Benz of San Diego this Labor Day, September 5, 2022 and show your support for the IAM automotive mechanics on the strike line. A press conference will take place at 10am at the Kearny Mesa Machinists Hall and then we will march over to the dealership and […]
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 947 and Homeboy Industries are kicking off an E-waste recycling drive set to kick off August 10, 2022. We are looking for items people are able to recycle such as laptops, desk top computer towers, servers, smart phones and other electronics that can be refurbished and repurposed […]
Hello all, We are writing about an important issue that impacts each and every one of us. Today, the California Assembly will be discussing a COVID Leave program that will give workers in organizations that employ a certain number of people 40 hours of COVID leave for those who feel symptoms, and another 40 hours […]
Local 389 has resumed monthly general membership business meetings since June. We have now had three meetings in a row in which quorum was not met. Monthly meetings are essential to conduct business and allow members to have a vote on how business is conducted. Vital information about the Local and the shops we represent […]
The IAM is reaching out to members of Congress, encouraging them to support bipartisan legislation that would provide much-needed investment to optimize and improve our nation’s shipyards. International President Robert Martinez Jr wrote a letter to all U.S. Representatives and Senators urging them to co-sponsor the Supplying Help to Infrastructure in Ports, Yards, and America’s […]
Local 389 has been granted dispensation to hold special meetings for Grand Lodge Convention Delegates nomination process. Due to continuing Covid 19 restrictions on meetings and gatherings, Local 389 will provide a safe environment for nominating and electing our 2021 convention delegates. The process is outlined in the flyer attached to this post. The nomination […]
Solar Turbines has scheduled mandatory testing for all employees and it is conditional for returning to work. Employees must re-register on the Rymedi patient registration page. You must register again even if you registered last month. See the time slot schedule below. You will be paid for January 4, 2021 for a full day. If […]
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 389 is announcing dates and special protocols for officer and delegates nominations and election. Due to Coronavirus restrictions on groups and gatherings, a special meeting for nominations will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Kearny Mesa Hall from 4-5pm. Members will be able […]
Negotiations between International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 389 and Solar Turbines have closed with a total tentative agreement reached. The membership must now vote to approve or reject the agreement with a vote. The vote is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Kearny Mesa Hall (5150 Kearny Mesa Rd., San […]
Your bargaining committee and the company completed week three of bargaining on Friday, September 11. While progress has been made, there are still proposals on the table. It has been a long and grueling process that your negotiators have committed 100% of their time and energy to bring you a fair contract. On Thursday […]