Lawmakers Shouldn’t Go On Vacation if Mitch McConnell Can’t Do His Job, Pass Relief
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2020 – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued the following statement regarding the current state of COVID-19 relief negotiations: “Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans must pass long-overdue,...
Machinists Mobilize for Pro-Worker Candidates in Georgia
IAM members in Georgia and from across the country are voluntarily campaigning for two pro-labor candidates in Georgia. The race is particularly crucial for union members, since it will decide which party controls the closely-divided Senate. [supsystic-social-sharing...
141 Report: Union Educators Adapt to Virtual Formats to Support Members
To find out about scheduling training at your location, Contact Mike “Mac” McGovern, Director of Education. Your Local Lodge can set everything up with Mac and your AGC or Committee Person. Any questions, please contact Mac at: 570-350-0497 or mac@iam141.org...
Roberto Mendez, Longtime Machinists & Aerospace Union Activist, Retires After a 36 Year Career
Roberto Mendez is retiring after a 36 year career at United Airlines. His work as a union activist has helped deliver thousands of meals, toys and vital assistance to thousands of grateful recipients within his community. Over the years, Roberto has served as a Union...
It’s Time to Enroll in the IAM Group Medicare Plan
[supsystic-social-sharing id='3']The IAM has worked for months to negotiate a new Group Medicare plan for Medicare-eligible retirees, spouses, surviving spouses, and Medicare-eligible dependents. The IAM Group Medicare plan allows individuals to enroll throughout the...
December Helping Hands Newsletter
EAP Coordinators, Covid numbers are up in every community in the U.S. People are fatigued dealing with the outbreak and the holidays that usually bring hope and positive attitudes may be blunted because of "stay at home" orders being implemented by communities on the...
IAM’s Free College Benefit Makes Education Possible for Members and Their Families
Nearly two years ago, the IAM started offering a free college program to members and their families. The program has seen fast growth, and has changed to fit the needs of the members, as COVID-19 has changed the lives and work of IAM members, the IAM’s free college...
SFO Celebrates Legislative Victory
141 Report: MNPL Victory at SFOWe are in California for this week’s 141 Video Report, to celebrate a legislative victory for working people that was union-made. Members of IAM Local 1781 and IAM Local 1782 held a small ceremony at the SFO Air Transport Local Lodge to...
Essential Workers: Hospice Care Workers Vote to Join the IAMAW
Last week, 44 Master Social Workers and Bereavement Counselors from the CHI Franciscan Hospice Care Center in University Way, WA voted 37 to 2 for IAM representation. “Congratulations to these health care professionals for choosing the IAM and valuing union...
LETTERS: SFO and RNO Keep Community in Mind for Thanksgiving
Noelle Sakamoto alongside EAP West Coast Regional Director Roberto Mendez at a food drive in April. To find out how you can volunteer with Local 1781, contact the Women's Committee at the link below. Thanks! Contact the 1781 Women's CommitteeCommunity Service Hi...
IAMAW Mourns the Loss of Transportation Trades Dept. President, Larry Willis
The IAM is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Transportation Trades Department (TTD) President Larry Willis, who passed away on Sunday, November 29. Willis, 53, succumbed to injuries sustained on November 22 in a tragic biking accident. Willis, who had...
Gearing Up for the Future
Union members want good contracts and good service for those contracts, in order to improve quality of life, through higher wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions. The IAM’s Southern Territory has changed its culture by reorganizing districts so members...
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