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IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Billy Barnwell, a longtime IAM activist, and officer in Georgia, as a Special Representative in the IAM Woodworkers Department. The appointment is effective February 1, 2023. Barnwell, a 20-year IAM member, has served as President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District 131 since 2017. During his […]
IAM C.R.E.S.T. wants to identify smaller employers who would benefit from receiving free training on how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. What you will learn: – What can cause diseases – Modes of disease transmission – Standard Precautions to protect yourself […]
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and its allies testified this week on House Bill 65/Senate Bill 0352 in front of the House Appropriations Committee chaired by Maryland State Del. Ben Barnes. This legislation, introduced by Maryland State Del. Steve Johnson and cross-filed in the Senate by State Sen. Nancy King, continues […]
Approximately 30,000 Disney workers in the Orlando area, including TCU/IAM members, will soon vote on a five-year contract offer. They say the company is only offering raises of $1 a year for most workers. TCU/IAM members there say $1 is not enough amid a sharp rise in cost-of-living. The post Demanding Dignity at Disney appeared […]
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the fullness of African American history and culture while honoring the triumphs and struggles of African-Americans throughout U.S. history. Black History Month has been celebrated since 1926 when Carter Woodson proclaimed a week in February “Negro History Week.” Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the entire […]