Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict 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 Tuesday, a jury found […]
The IAM is holding an election for General Secretary-Treasurer Saturday, April 24, 2021. All members in good standing are encouraged to vote. Members can vote in person at their specific voting location noted in your December 4, 2020 letter. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. […]
Members of the IAM Local Lodge W260 Bargaining Committee last week participated in a Field Negotiations Prep Class in Alpena, MI in preparation for their upcoming negotiations with Decorative Panels International (DPI). The four-day training was part of the IAM’s Negotiation Preparation Field Program. The program, which adhered to all COVID safety protocols, provided the […]
President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act provides 100 percent health COBRA coverage to employees and their family members. IAM members would qualify for COBRA coverage if they lost health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision plans) due to a reduction in hours being cut back, switch from full time to part-time, a temporary leave of […]
The IAM Transportation Department yesterday filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to investigate a representation dispute among Flight Attendants at National Airlines. A group of National Airlines Flight Attendants sought out the IAM’s assistance to form a union at the carrier and gain collective bargaining rights. “I congratulate these brave Flight Attendants […]