Machinists Union: Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order is Critical First Step Toward Bringing Our Jobs Home

Machinists Union: Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order is Critical First Step Toward Bringing Our Jobs Home

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Machinists Union: Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order is Critical First Step Toward Bringing Our Jobs Home

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the Biden administration’s “Buy American” executive order:

“The Machinists Union applauds the Biden administration’s executive order to strengthen Buy American laws, a key step in creating good manufacturing jobs here at home.

“As a candidate, Joe Biden made it clear that U.S. workers will be a priority in his administration. Just a few days into office, President Biden is already beginning to fulfill his promise by setting in motion a framework long advocated by the IAM that finally removes loopholes to Buy American laws—from lax rules on how U.S. content is calculated to exceptions made when domestic goods are slightly more expensive than foreign goods. 

“This executive order is just the beginning. The Machinists Union looks forward to working with the president and his administration to ensure that Buy American lives up to its name. This president and our union are partnering already to help create U.S. manufacturing jobs, which have been decimated over the past four years.”

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is among the largest industrial trade unions in North America and represents nearly 600,000 active and retired members in the manufacturing, aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transportation, shipbuilding, woodworking, health care, and other industries.

 

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Philly Ramp Lead, Joe Washburn, Named EAP Regional Coordinator

Philly Ramp Lead, Joe Washburn, Named EAP Regional Coordinator

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Joe Washburn, a Lead Ramp Services Agent for United Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport, has been appointed East Coast Regional Peer Coordinator for the District 141 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Philly Ramp Lead, Joe Washburn, Named EAP Regional Coordinator

Joe Washburn, a Lead Ramp Services Agent for United Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport, has been appointed East Coast Regional Peer Coordinator for the District 141 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). He will be responsible for helping union members in Baltimore, Washington DC, Orlando, and Philadelphia. 

“The District 141 Employee Assistance Program provides a vital resource that thousands of airline workers can rely on to provide meaningful help in times of crisis,” said District 141 President Mike Klemm when he announced the appointment. “I can’t think of a more solid guy to have in our corner than Joe,” he added.

Joe Washburn began working at United in 1991 as a Cabin Services Agent at Washington Dulles International Airport. He had viewed himself as “unemployable” at the time because of a series of personal issues he had been dealing with at his former job. When he was leaving that job, Joe was approached by an EAP Rep, who helped him find the stability he needed to land his new job. 

When Joe began his new career at United, only 50 Cabin Service Agents were working at Dulles. Within six months, the company had hired 100 more. That fast growth allowed Joe to move to the United ramp and attain full-time status. In 1995, he was recruited by Al Abromitas to join the IAMAW District 141 Employee Assistance Program. 

Al Abromitas was a principal figure in the EAP, and his patient activism had a significant impact on Joe. “He’s a great guy. He took the time to listen, to learn about what I was going through, and he let me know how important my journey would be to other people going through the same things.” 

“It was a debt that I wanted to repay,” Joe said of his decision to join the EAP. “And, Al was the right guy to bring me into the program after I started at United.” 

According to Joe, mentorship is an essential aspect of EAP training, and Al Abromitas was a pivotal instructor. “It’s important to find someone that you respect in this role and who you would want to emulate and learn from,” he said. “There’s a lot that goes into EAP advocacy: Ethics, expectations, confidentiality… there are so many things that have to be considered. It’s so much easier to learn these things from someone that’s already been there.” 

Today, with his trademark cigar and rock-solid work ethic, Joe Washburn has become a regular fixture at Philadelphia International, where he has also served as a Shop Steward and Grievance Committeeman. But his work with the EAP is undoubtedly one of his proudest accomplishments.

“It’s personal for us,” Joe said.”Let me be very clear. Without this EAP program, I would not be an employee. When I left my old job, I was unemployable. I was a wreck. But, now, I’ve given United Airlines nearly 30 years of service. Many of us in the EAP have been on the other side of the fence. A lot of us came to the EAP seeking help, and ended up joining the program out of gratitude and obligation.”

“That’s part of what makes the EAP such a successful program,” Joe said.  “If you need help, we’re not going to judge you. A lot of us know firsthand what you’re going through. This is personal for us.” 

The IAMAW District 141 Employee Assistance Program offers free and confidential help to union members seeking professional counseling and crisis intervention services. By partnering with hundreds of caring and trained professionals, the IAMAW District 141 EAP can quickly connect members to a wide range of mental health and wellbeing services. If you would like to learn more, please contact an EAP Representative at IAM141.org/141EAP.

Machinists & Aerospace Union IP Martinez Leads Call for Airline Worker Relief With Schumer

Machinists & Aerospace Union IP Martinez Leads Call for Airline Worker Relief With Schumer

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Machinists & Aerospace Union IP Martinez Leads Call for Airline Worker Relief With Schumer

Airline workers are grateful for the extension of a relief program that brought thousands of frontline aviation workers back on the job, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. said on a virtual call with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The IAM is North America’s largest airline union.

Martinez led the call of IAM airline workers with Schumer, along with Transportation General Vice President Sito Pantoja and District 141 President and Directing Chair Mike Klemm.

“Without this much needed relief, our airline membership faced dire economic consequences,” said Martinez. “Many didn’t know how they were going to pay their mortgage or rent and put food on the table.”

The airline Payroll Support Program (PSP) expired in September 2020, but was extended in December through March 31, 2021. The relief program is keeping hundreds of thousands of frontline airline workers on the job as the industry reeled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“My family was nowhere and got places because of the union movement,” said Schumer. “Here’s an example of why people need unions. If there was no Machinists Union, we wouldn’t have had this bill.”

At the IAM’s urging, and with the support of Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the relief program went directly to workers, not airline CEOs and executives.

“Although the four month extension of the PSP is not enough, it will still keep us from total disaster until a real recovery plan can be put in place,” said Martinez. “You have my word, the Machinists Union is totally committed to fighting for a recovery package that will lift up all workers and meet the demand of a vaccine distribution and full economic recovery.”

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Small & Mighty Local Lodge 141

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This week, we visit with Tiffany Lopez, the President of Local Lodge 141, in Dearborn Michigan. Tiffany helps represent United Airlines Reservations Agents and Southwest Airlines Airport Customer Service Agents.

Small & Mighty Local Lodge 141

This week we are in the heartland, speaking with Tiffany Lopez, President of IAM Local 141 in Dearborn, Michigan. Local 141 is an amalgamated Air Transport Lodge that represents United Airlines Reservations Agents and Southwest Airlines Airport Customer Service Agents.

Sister Tiffany is a 22-year veteran at United who became a Shop Steward shortly after joining the IAM in the year 2000. She expanded on her work as a union activist when she became the chair of the Community Service Committee, later serving as Recording Secretary. She has served as president of the 200-member local for 3 years. 

Members of the small but mighty Local Lodge 141 are active in community service activities in the Dearborn and Detroit areas and hold regular training sessions to stay engaged and up to date. Local 141 also has a very active Organizing Committee led by Vice President Jeff Toms and an effective Grievance Committee led by Andrea Myers, who also serves as Vice President of District 141. 

The Organizers’ Toolkit: A New Resource for Machinists & Aerospace Workers

The Organizers’ Toolkit: A New Resource for Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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The Organizers’ Toolkit: A New Resource for Machinists & Aerospace Workers

Help Grow the Machinists & Aerospace Union

Contact an Organizer

You can help create a better life for the working class in America. Contact an IAMAW District 141 Organizer today.

 

IAM Headquarters this week is officially launching the Organizer’s Toolkit, a library of both customizable and static materials designed specifically for organizing campaigns. The toolkit, which is being run by the Organizing and Communications Departments, will include access to a customizable campaign website, organizing meeting presentations, handbills, banners, social media graphics and more.

“Growing our membership continues to be priority No. 1 for our Union,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “That means giving our organizers every resource possible to encourage them to become more aggressively involved in organizing and to help them win campaigns.”

Organizers have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, including multi-million dollar anti-union campaigns, the most hostile labor board in modern history and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organizing Toolkit is designed to help organizers address these challenges.

“Organizing is and always has been one of the most difficult tasks facing the labor movement,” said IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo. “Our aim is to help organizers by providing them campaign-proven, professional materials to help them navigate their way through their organizing campaigns. Not to mention open them up to focus more on the ground portion of their campaign, as well as perform servicing and other union-related tasks.”

For access to the Organizer’s Toolkit, please contact your Territorial Organizing Lead.

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The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) during its programing America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers.

Machinists & Aerospace Union Recognized at Inauguration Welcome Ceremony

The Machinists Union was recognized Saturday by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) during its programing America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers. The video congratulates the incoming administration and pays tribute to IAM essential workers who have been on the frontlines during the pandemic.

The PIC hosted a welcome event to celebrate America, reflect and honor its history, and highlight the incredible diversity of the nation. It featured musical performances, celebrity appearances and remarks from some of the most popular leaders from across the country. The event kicked off five days of programming leading into Wednesday’s inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Watch the entire program.