The Machinists Union mourns the loss of IAM member and retired Metal Trades Council President Paul Burnsky, who passed away of pneumonia on March 29, 2020 at the age of 98. Burnsky, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, served the members of the IAM as a Special Representative, Grand Lodge Representative, Administrative Assistant to […]
The IAM sent a letter urging members of the U.S. Senate to support the Protecting Collective Bargaining and Official Time for Federal Workers Act, S. 3583. This legislation revokes the three Executive Orders and one memorandum that have dangerously weakened laws designed to protect federal employees and their rights on the job. READ: Executive Orders effect on agency […]
The IAM has sent letters to Senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to support the End Outsourcing Act (H.R. 6121, S. 3425). The IAM needs you to take action by asking your Senators and House Representative to co-sponsor the legislation. TELL CONGRESS: Support the End Outsourcing Act This important legislation, introduced by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand […]
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) President David B. Durkee passed away on March 30, 2020 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was 66. “Brother Durkee was the definition of a true union activist and fought to protect his members at every turn,” said IAM International President Robert […]
Sisters and Brothers, This trying time for our union, our families and the entire world has brought into full focus the everyday heroes of the IAM. Our members are on the frontlines, doing the work that keeps our economy running and our countries safe. Many of our members are considered essential employees and are still […]
The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest aerospace, airline and defense union, applauds the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan CARES Act. The IAM, along with allies on Capitol Hill, vastly improved the COVID-19 relief bill from its original form to increase investment in the American people and include precedent-setting […]
Twenty-three workers of IAM Local 1346, District 54 have been on the picket lines since March 10, after rejecting Gledhill Road Machinery Company’s last, best, and final offer and voting to strike. At issue are healthcare benefits, wage increases and working conditions that include drastic changes to the attendance policy. The Negotiating Committee invited company […]
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our brother and friend, Richard “Dick” Schneider. Brother Schneider peacefully passed away the evening of March 17, 2020, at the Portland Adventist Hospital. A celebration of life is to be planned sometime during the summer. Dick initiated in 1968 as a member of […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on our economy, our employers and our membership. For many reasons, including the uncertain nature of when it will be safe for members and staff to travel and gather in groups, the Executive Council has made the decision to close the Winpisinger Education and Technology Center for the […]
Please urge members of Congress to help save the U.S. aerospace manufacturing industry and the millions of jobs it supports as part of the urgent relief package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. recently sent a letter to members of Congress urging support for hundreds of thousands of aerospace workers affected […]