by rolson | Jul 1, 2020 | iMail
Pouring rain didn’t dampen the Fighting Machinist spirit of IAM Local S6 members, families and supporters on the picket line as Eastern Territory General Vice President Jimmy Conigliaro Sr. joined IAM shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Maine on Monday. More than...
by rolson | Jul 1, 2020 | iMail
The IAM is among several labor unions urging Congress to extend a provision of the CARES Act coronavirus relief law as an effort to thwart airline executives threatening to lay-off several workers in the fall. The IAM signed a letter asking the federal lawmakers to...
by rolson | Jun 30, 2020 | iMail
The IAM is again leading the charge to strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. Working closely with U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), the IAM is encouraging members of Congress to support amendments to the...
by rolson | Jun 30, 2020 | iMail
The IAM is sad to learn of the passing of Retired Grand Lodge Representative Jose Rodriguez at the age of 78. Rodriguez served the IAM for over 30 years before his retirement in April 2007. Born in Ocotlan Jalisco, Mexico, Rodriguez was a U.S. Army veteran serving...
by rolson | Jun 30, 2020 | iMail
With in-person events cancelled for most of the year, Guide Dogs of America (GDA) had to come up with a new socially distant fundraiser idea. GDA initially considered a walk, run or ride to help raise money for the school, but decided there was a way to include...
