The IAM recognizes that these are stressful times for many Machinists members, staff and family members. At any time, anyone can encounter problems associated with, but not limited to; substance abuse and addictions, mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, financial hardship and socioeconomic issues. These are serious matters that cause problems by worsening the situation and negatively […]
Featured image: IAM Local 2379 Recording Secretary Brian Urban, in sunglasses with a black jacket and green shirt, attends a funeral for fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Since the war in Ukraine began in February, IAM Local 2379 (District 160) Recording Secretary Brian Urban has taken two trips to the war-torn country, spending more than a month […]
Billy Barnwell, President of the Machinist Woodworker Paper and Pulp Council gives a detailed video report about the recent conference in Saint Paul, MN. The post IAM Wood, Paper and Pulp Council Conference 2022 Recap appeared first on IAMAW.
Working People Respond to Elementary School Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas After another mass shooting, this time at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, working people across the country are saying enough is enough and are calling for action by the U.S. Senate that would prevent gun violence and protect children, working people and everyone […]
“Workers everywhere are looking for protections that only a union can give them,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Steve Galloway. “Reaching a first contract is really the ultimate win of an organizing campaign.” Improving lives is at the heart of organizing, fighting for higher pay, better benefits and job security. But, removing barriers […]