As We Give Thanks…

Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM,   Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to bring loved ones together, reflect on our blessings and express gratitude to others. As fellow Machinists, I hope you will join me by thanking the thousands of our IAM Brothers and...

IAM Mourns Passing of Aerospace Coordinator Mark Johnson

The Machinists Union mourns the loss of Aerospace Coordinator Mark B. Johnson, 62, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Johnson initiated into IAM Local 751-C in 1977 as a facilities maintenance mechanic for the Boeing Co. in Auburn, WA. He would go on to become...

Make it a Union-Made Thanksgiving

If you are putting together a celebration this Thanksgiving weekend, please support union workers by adding union-made items to your shopping list. With Thanksgiving just a week away, now is the time to consider purchasing food and other items that support our middle...

In Case You Missed This Week’s Activate L!VE

Wednesday’s edition of the IAM’s live webcast included recognizing Latina Equal Pay Day with Yanira Merino, National President of Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA). IAM Local 777 President Scott Hargas talked about community service efforts by...
IAM Veterans Find a Northwest Passion

IAM Veterans Find a Northwest Passion

Living in a town with fewer than 2,000 residents, it is safe to say that Shawn Clevenger might not belong in the big city. The IAM Local W130 shop steward resides in South Bend, WA, and works as a plant handyman at the Weyerhaeuser lumber mill in neighboring Raymond...