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- St. Louis Local 387 Opens GKN Negotiations December 3, 2020Unity and focus are critical when contract negotiations open, especially while coping with the coronavirus pandemic. Tuesday’s formal opening of negotiations between IAM Local 387 and GKN Aerospace showed how the union is adapting to the challenge head-on, with two members of the Executive Council in attendance. Local 387 is part of District 837 in […]
- There’s Still Time to Enroll in the IAM Group Medicare Plan December 3, 2020The IAM has worked for months to negotiate a new Group Medicare plan for Medicare-eligible retirees, spouses, surviving spouses and Medicare-eligible dependents. The IAM Group Medicare plan allows individuals to enroll throughout the year. You can apply up until December 31, 2020 for a January 1, 2021 effective date. We are excited to announce a new partnership with Employee Benefit […]
- IAM’s Free College Benefit Makes Education Possible for Members and Their Families December 3, 2020Nearly two years ago, the IAM started offering a free college program to members and their families. The program has seen fast growth, and has changed to fit the needs of the members, as COVID-19 has changed the lives and work of IAM members, the IAM’s free college program has continued to expand. Starting as […]
- U.S. Notice of Nominations and Elections for IAM Grand Lodge Elections December 3, 2020U.S. Notice of Nominations and Elections for IAM International President, General Secretary-Treasurer, 6 U.S. General Vice-Presidents, 3 Delegates to the A.F.L.-C.I.O., and 5 Members of the Committee on Law Dear Sister/Brother: In accordance with Article III of the IAM Constitution,[1] except as set forth herein, the IAM will conduct elections for the offices of […]
- Governing Provisions of the IAM Constitution December 3, 2020The post Governing Provisions of the IAM Constitution appeared first on IAMAW.
- Washington State Hospice Care Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join IAM December 1, 2020Last week, 44 Master Social Workers and Bereavement Counselors from the CHI Franciscan Hospice Care Center in University Way, WA voted 37 to 2 for IAM representation. “Congratulations to these health care professionals for choosing the IAM and valuing union representation, especially during these extremely difficult times,” said IAM Grand Lodge Organizer Gabby Rogano. “This […]
- Boston Local 264 Fighting MBTA Transit Cuts December 1, 2020Members of IAM Local 264 in Boston are leading the fight against deep cuts to the city’s public transportation by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The proposed cuts would reduce access to essential workers and others who rely on public transit more than ever during these difficult times, ultimately slowing economic recovery and putting […]
- Consider Donating to GDA on Giving Tuesday December 1, 2020Today is Giving Tuesday and you can directly help others through Guide Dogs of America. If you don’t know what Giving Tuesday is, don’t worry, GDA has you covered. It’s easy to remember, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday. Created in 2012 as a simple idea: Giving Tuesday encourages people to do good. Over the […]
- Fighting for Workers this November December 1, 2020Organized labor and working families have taken a lot of abuse at the hands of politicians in the form of failed policy and anti-worker legislation over the past few decades. Many IAM members in the Midwest United States have felt that punishment more than other parts of the country. Whether in the form of “right-to-work” […]
- IAM Mourns Loss of Transportation Trades Department President Larry Willis November 30, 2020The IAM is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Transportation Trades Department (TTD) President Larry Willis, who passed away on Sunday, November 29. Willis, 53, succumbed to injuries sustained on November 22 in a tragic biking accident. Willis, who had served as TTD president since being elected to the position in 2017, was known […]
