100 Iowa Valve Plant Workers Vote to Join Machinists Union

Approximately 100 workers at Clow Valve Foundry in Oskaloosa, IA have voted to join the IAM. These proud new IAM members make iron and brass castings for fire hydrants and water valves. “We work hard for this company,” said Clow Foundry worker Josh Britt. “We want...

Submit Your Entries for the IAM Photo Contest

Attention all IAM members who enjoy taking photos. The 2021 IAM Photography contest is now open, so get out your cameras or smartphones and start snapping some pics of your Union sisters and brothers. Submit your pictures of IAM members in their workplace, union...

Watch the ‘Stand!’ Movie at a Special IAM Discount

The producers of Stand! are offering Machinists Union members a 20 percent discount to watch the movie from the comfort of their homes. For $7.99 in the United States and $10 in Canada, members can view the acclaimed movie-musical, an immigrant love story set against...

District 9 Machinists Also Awarded Manufacturing Work from Alstom

Fifty Maintenance Machinists and Pattern Makers from District Lodge 9, Locals 660 and 688 at the Amsted Rail plant in Granite City, IL have secured a contract from Alstom Transportation Inc. to build the parts for 500 new railcars. This win comes on the heels of news...

IAM Headquarters Adapts Staffing to Membership Needs

As you know, 2020 was an unprecedented year for the world and our union. Changes to the economic climate have resulted in a drop in Machinists Union membership. IAM leadership reacted swiftly with organizational changes to match the changing environment. “While we are...