Effective April 2, 2020, the Federal Government amended the FMLA to provide for increased coverage for certain employees. The government also separately authorized paid sick leave; however, when it comes to FMLA, the pay component is actually limited to childcare responsibilities caused by Covid-19. Further, it is anticipated that the Department of Labor will […]
Because the developing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a national emergency and is certain to affect every IAM-represented workplace, the Machinists Union has issued an important memorandum for bargaining with employers. READ: Guidelines for bargaining with employers regarding COVID-19 Employers are required to bargain with unions over this matter, and it is essential for IAM […]
Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, monthly meetings may be impacted for some time. Please note that written steward nominations can be submitted in the following ways: Hand delivered to the recording secretary (Brian Steinrichter) Mailed to the Local 389 Office at the Kearny Mesa Machinist Hall, 5150 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, […]
Message from the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council: Brothers and Sisters, Labor is community. We stand and support one another and our neighbors in times of need. We give generously of our time and resources. We care about every working family. We need volunteers for food collection and distribution efforts in the coming […]
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 […]