Based on guidance concerning social distancing to slow and limit the rate of infection of COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, the IAM is temporarily suspending programming at the Winpisinger Education and Technology Center for two weeks, beginning on Saturday, March 14. The decision was made after reviewing updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I know there is much uncertainty surrounding the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that has now been classified as a global pandemic. Our daily routines are being affected by the cancellation of many events in an effort to limit the spread of the virus. I want each and every member of our […]
Nominations are now open for shop stewards. Hand your nominations to Brian Steinrichter, the Recording Secretary, before May 1, 2020.
This article uses information from Eric Chase’s 1993 article on IWW’s webpage at https://iww.org/history/library/misc/origins_of_mayday Most people living in the United States know little about the International Workers’ Day of May Day. For many others there is an assumption that it is a holiday celebrated in state communist countries like Cuba or the former Soviet Union. Most […]
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 […]