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Honor belongs with our men and women of the Armed Forces. We would not be the nation we are without the brave souls who raised their hand to defend and protect our freedom! Thank you!  

Since our forefathers founded this country, America’s military has battled to keep it, and to keep us, safe. To honor every veteran who has fought for freedom, Veterans Day became an officially recognized day of remembrance in 1954. On Veterans Day, we remember the fallen and pay tribute to those heroes who still fight. Please […]

We wear our RED shirts on Friday to support and remember our troops who are deployed. We support our troops!

Were not asking you to put a Christmas tree up just yet. We’re sharing the opportunity to brighten Christmas for children in our community with you, Machinist style!

Join the Wichita Area Union Label and Service Trades with IAM Veterans Service Program in downtown Wichita November 9th, 2019 as we say “Thank You” to those who keep us safe – during the Veterans Day Parade & Celebration of Heroes. The parade starts at 11:00 am Central & Main ending at Water Walk Commons. […]

IAM Local Lodge 774 Veterans Service Program is asking you to help us Remember, Honor, and Teach on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 11:00 AM by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering, or inviting friends to help. Link to sponsor a wreath.

District 70’s November 2019 issue of Staying Connected is available online for your convenience. Hard copies will be available in the shop soon.

Have a fun and safe Halloween from your District Lodge 70 Representatives and staff!

This is a NOTICE TO MEMBERS regarding an NLRB settlement agreement that must be posted on the District Lodge 70 and Local Lodge 774 websites for 60 days.

Congratulations to our Brothers and Sisters of Local 708 who’ve ratified an agreement with Sherwin-Williams after 19 days on an unfair labor strike.

Federal lawmakers have reached a deal on a must-pass defense spending bill that includes a provision that would give non-military federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The conference of Senators and House members recently approved the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision that would provide federal employees with up to 12 weeks […]

As businesses and governmental agencies come to recognize the value of investing in trade and vocational training programs, the IAM welcomes more partnerships to fill the growing need for skilled workers. For more than a century the Machinists Union has fought to include apprenticeship training at many locations where our members work. The union has […]