The Machinists Union is proud to announce the return of in-person learning at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3 Center) in Hollywood, MD beginning August 1, 2021. For the safety of the membership and staff, the flagship union training facility was forced to suspend classes in March 2020. “Education of officers, members […]
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Patriotic IAM Members Help Clean Up Veterans Cemetery
Tuesday a group of Maryland-based Machinists, including IAM District 4 Business Representative Mark Duval and IAM Eastern Territory Special Representative Bryan Stymacks, traveled to southern New Jersey to help cleanup and maintain the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in the town of Vineland, a burial site that’s more than a century-old. The area, which is also known […]
Free College – Another Way It Pays to be IAM
It’s free. No cost. You pay nothing. If you are an IAM member, retiree or relative, you can go to college, free of charge. In October 2017, the IAM started offering a free college program as a Machinist benefit, allowing IAM members and their families to earn an associate’s degree from Ohio’s Eastern Gateway Community […]
Make Your Voice Heard in the IAM’s Safety and Health Conference Survey
IAM CREST would like your feedback. Due to continued COVID restrictions this year, we are considering holding a virtual Safety & Health Conference using the ZOOM Platform. Please consider taking part in the IAM CREST Survey to help determine participant interest. The conference helps IAM members enhance their safety awareness and receive training in multiple areas, […]
IAM Local 701 Urges Illinois Senate to Pass Auto Mechanic Warranty Work Reimbursement Bill
IAM Local 701 is leading the charge to demand Illinois auto mechanics are paid fairly for warranty repairs. Legislation fought for by Local 701, which would force manufacturers to compensate dealerships at a higher pay rate for all warranty repairs, was recently passed by the Illinois House. The legislation, introduced by Illinois State Rep. Larry […]