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A group of nearly 170 IKEA warehouse workers in Joliet and Minooka, IL have ratified their first contract with IAM Local 701. The warehouse workers at the Joliet and Minooka distribution centers voted to be represented by IAM Local 701 in June 2019. Local 701 Business Representative (BR) Rich Handler along with Special Representative (SR) … Read more
The IAM is continuing its push for bold solutions to combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Guarantee Act would provide grants to employers of all sizes to pay for wages and healthcare benefits for their employees. “Machinists Union members and millions more workers across the nation who are currently laid off … Read more
On this week’s edition of the IAM live webcast Activate L!VE, hardship help, financial assistance for higher education, and the IAM Employee Assistance Program were all discussed. Mitch Stevens from Union Plus talked about the various benefits union members can apply for, due to the impact of COVID-19. Among them are mortgage assistance and free … Read more
The IAM is joining 106 members of Congress in calling for labor unions to be included in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan program aiding small business and non-profits during the COVID-19 crisis. Led by U.S. Reps. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA) and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), the letter to House leadership points out … Read more
Company leadership at Alcoa Intalco Works recently announced plans to shut down their aluminum smelting operation, one of the few facilities of its kind remaining in the United States. Read: Alcoa to shut Ferndale smelter, throwing 700 out of work Seattle Times IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr., and Western Territory General Vice President Gary … Read more
The IAM is calling on top Veterans Affairs officials to ensure that employees and veterans at VA facilities are adequately protected from COVID-19. IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. says the agency must provide all workers with personal protective equipment, clean and sanitize workplaces in a timely manner and follow all CDC guidelines. “When it … Read more
Because of the current economic and public health uncertainty, IAM members and families who enroll in the IAM’s Low-Cost Degree Program by Monday, May 18, 2020 can complete a bachelor’s degree with no out-of-pocket costs. Get started by calling 888-897-9671 or enrolling online at FreeCollege.goIAM.org. Your union is making it possible for all students who enroll … Read more
On this week’s live webcast, IAM Safety and Health Project Coordinator Shaun Trude explains the role of the department and offers ideas on how workers can protect themselves in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Trude also talks about the multitude of masks and respirators out there and explains their differences and proper applications. Activate … Read more
As the world collectively battles the coronavirus pandemic, Union Plus is focusing on providing resources to support IAM families who participate in Union Plus programs. Union plus has increased their benefits and loosened some of the requirements in an effort to better serve union members during these difficult times. $300 grant to Union Plus credit … Read more
Sisters and Brothers, This trying time for our union, our families and the entire world has brought into full focus the everyday heroes of the IAM. Our members are on the frontlines, doing the work that keeps our economy running and our countries safe. Many of our members are considered essential employees and are still … Read more