About 800 Chicago-area auto mechanics went on strike this week. The mechanics, represented by IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701, recently rejected a proposed labor contract from the Chicago New Car Dealer Committee (NCDC) that they say stopped short of key demands on issues like pay, health insurance and technician training. The mechanics of 56 new car dealerships […]
With COVID-19 protocols in place, the IAM reopened its classrooms this week at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD, to participants resuming in-person programs for the first time since March 2020. The nearly two dozen IAM members are attending Leadership 1. “Our instructors and members quickly and successfully adapted to an online learning […]
Solidarity with CHI hospice workers was alive and well on Monday, June 7th. More than 100 people turned out on short notice to ensure these dedicated workers know they are not alone in their struggle for fairness from their employer. Participants included Union Stewards, RN’s from St. Joseph and other medical facilities, families of patients […]
International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Grand Lodge Representative Dave Sullivan to serve as the Chief of Staff of the Eastern Territory. In addition, he has appointed Education Representative Lorie Wilson, Communications Representative Andrew Hounshell, and District 4 Directing Business Representative George Edwards as Special Representatives assigned to the Eastern Territory. “I am very […]
Last week, over 1,000 members from District 141 Local Lodges 1781 and 1782 in Burlingame, CA enjoyed food, live music, games and camaraderie while saluting their brothers and sisters who are retiring from United, American, Hawaiian and other carriers. “As a proud member of Local 1781, I commend District 141, Local 1781 and Local 1782 […]