Josh Hartford, IAM Special Assistant to the International President for the IAM Rail Division, recently traveled to Barstow, CA to visit with members of IAM Local 706 (District 19). More than 200 workers there are employed by BNSF railroad working at the Locomotive repair and maintenance facility. Hartford met with all three shifts and attended […]
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IAM Air Transport Territory Launches New Hire Orientation Program
The IAM Air Transport Territory is excited to announce its New Hire Orientation Program, which is now being presented to new IAM members in the air transport industry. “I am very excited to introduce our new hire orientation program,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “It is vital for our new […]
Machinists Union Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November marks Native American Heritage Month to pay tribute to Native American people and their many sacrifices, diverse contributions and achievements. The IAM is grateful and proud to celebrate Native Americans in our union and beyond, many of whom have been critical in advancing and defending workers’ rights. The IAM has been critical to increase […]
Happy Union-Made Thanksgiving!
Union members make Thanksgiving happen as they produce a large number of staples we are familiar with during these celebrations. With Thanksgiving happening next week, support your union siblings by choosing quality products. The AFL-CIO has put together this handy list of everything you might need for this special holiday: Set the Table All-Clad cookware […]
St. Louis Apple Store Employees File for Election to Join Machinists Union
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to represent approximately 82 Apple store employees in St. Louis. The IAM has already filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge at the NLRB against Apple for requiring the St. Louis Apple store employees to attend […]