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• NFFE-IAM Members Battling California Wildfires November 20, 2018
  Machinists Union members are playing a critical role in battling the wildfires in California—even as they deal with the destruction of their own property. Members from NFFE-IAM Local 1995, which include forest fire engine crew members, hand “hotshot” crews, and heavy equipment operators known as dozers, are working on the frontlines to contain the catastrophic wildfire. Members […]
• Guide Dogs of America Holds Its Charity Weekend in Las Vegas November 20, 2018
  Guide Dogs of America (GDA) last weekend held its 38th annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet in Las Vegas. The charity’s highest honor, the “Gift of Sight Award,” was presented to IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, GDA Graduate Teresa Blevins with IAM Aerospace Coordinator Tony Blevins, and National Group Protection, Inc. Watch: Guide Dogs of […]
• IP Martinez Delivers Rousing Speech to Alliance for Retired Americans November 20, 2018
  The Machinists Union is proud to fight for the dignified retirement of every working American, International President Bob Martinez told delegates at the Alliance for Retired Americans’ membership meeting in Las Vegas. “Brothers and Sisters, I am here to tell you today that we will never be stopped if we stand together,” said Martinez. “I […]
• Make It a Union Made Thanksgiving November 20, 2018
  When you buy union, you’re supporting good jobs in American communities, jobs that provide living wages and benefits, safe working conditions and dignity and respect for work. This year please look for quality products, produced by union members, when preparing for your Thanksgiving feast. Click here for the AFL-CIO’s list of everything you might need […]
• Guide Dogs of America Honors Supporters in Nevada November 20, 2018
  IAM members, union allies and pro-labor business leaders attended a week of fun, fundraisers and awards events that benefited Guide Dogs of America.   The post Guide Dogs of America Honors Supporters in Nevada appeared first on IAMAW.
• IAM International President and Eastern Territory GVP Visit Members at Savage Arms November 20, 2018
  IAM Local Lodge 1420 Members at Savage Arms in Westfield, MA hosted International President Bob Martinez and Eastern Territory General Vice President Jimmy Conigliaro Sr. for a tour of their firearm production facility. The post IAM International President and Eastern Territory GVP Visit Members at Savage Arms appeared first on IAMAW.
• IP Martinez Remembers California Fire Victims November 20, 2018
  IAM international president Robert Martinez, Jr. honored the California fire victims by leading a moment of silence at the Guide Dogs of America banquet in Nevada. The post IP Martinez Remembers California Fire Victims appeared first on IAMAW.
• IAM Member Sings God Bless America November 20, 2018
  Teresa Blevins, a proud IAM member from Alabama, showcased her tremendous singing talent as she sang the iconic song God Bless America.   The post IAM Member Sings God Bless America appeared first on IAMAW.
• Young Workers Strategy November 19, 2018
  Young machinists are strategizing, networking and taking action in their locals, districts and territories with Young Worker committees in Canada and the United States. The post Young Workers Strategy appeared first on IAMAW.
• NFFE-IAM Sues VA Over Unlawful Ban on ‘Official Time’ November 15, 2018
  The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) joined the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in response to a ‘Notice of Repudiation’ issued by the VA. The lawsuit asserts that the VA is illegally depriving medical […]