IAM Local 2003 in Alabama voted recently to establish five $1,000 scholarships that will benefit local students hoping to take Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) testing. IAM Local 2003 members at Fort Rucker maintain the helicopters used to train U.S. Army pilots operating worldwide. The new scholarships will pay for A&P testing for five students attending […]
Meet the 2022 IAM Photo Contest Winners and Order Your 2023 IAM Calendar Today
The winners of the 2022 IAM Photo Contest have been named and the 2023 Calendar, featuring the winning photos, is now available for order. Winning photos are featured in the 2023 IAM Calendar. To order the 2023 IAM Calendar, download an individual order form or bulk order form for Lodges that want to order large quantities of calendars. Calendars are […]
Special Assistant Josh Hartford Joins District, Local Leadership on Listening Tour at California BNSF Facility
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 […]
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 […]