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 […]
IAM Demands Safety at VA Facilities
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 […]
Machinists Union Demands Senate Investigate Airlines Use of CARES Act Funds
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. […]
Solar Attendance Policy Arbitration Update
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 […]
Important Coronavirus Update for Nassco Employees, 4-25-20
Important Coronavirus Update for Solar Turbines Employees, 4-24-20
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 […]
COVID-19 Update for Nassco Employees, April 23 (2nd notice)
Important Coronavirus Update for Solar Turbines Employees
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 […]
Important COVID-19 Update for Nassco Employees 4-23-20
IAM Members, Families Can Complete Bachelor’s Degree for Free This Summer
Because of the current economic and public health uncertainty, IAM members and families who enroll in the IAM’s Low-Cost Degree Program by Monday, May 18, 2020 can complete a bachelor’s degree with no out-of-pocket costs. Get started by calling 888-897-9671 or enrolling online at FreeCollege.goIAM.org. Your union is making it possible for all students who enroll through […]