Relentless wildfires continue to sweep in many locations across California and extreme heat, windy conditions and severe drought are making containment difficult. After a devastating fire burnt down almost 100 homes in Weed, CA, three IAM/Woodworkers Local Lodge W12 members had their homes destroyed and lost everything. Help us lend a hand in their time […]
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IAM Local 1930 Workers Gain Victory as City of Long Beach Adopts Budget to Increase Wages to Provide Economic Relief for Front-Line Workers
The City of Long Beach, CA, voted Tuesday, September 6, to pass a $5.8 million budget that will provide a retention incentive and economic relief for city employee members, including 911 dispatchers, marine patrols, and library and health department workers. IAM Local 1930 members have been calling on the city council for cost-of-living raises and […]
IAM Remembers and Honors Those Lost on 9/11
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, As we mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the IAM respectfully honors those who died and the many who helped save lives during and in the aftermath of that tragic day. As we reflect and mourn the victims, many of whom were union […]
A Day We’ll Never Forget
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Today, and every day, we remember those lost on September 11, 2001. For those of us in the air transport industry, the memories of that day will always be with us. We lost IAM Sisters and Brothers. Many of us lost friends and family. Our nation and our world changed forever. […]
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Pro Baseball Players Lock Arms with AFL-CIO
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Pro Baseball Players Lock Arms with AFL-CIO Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. On Wednesday, the Major […]