Sep 14, 2022 | iMail
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 – Approximately 4,900 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 19 have voted to reject the Tentative Agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC).
IAM District 19 released the following statement:
“The Tentative Agreement has been rejected and the strike authorization vote was approved by IAM District 19 members. Out of respect for other unions in the ratification process, an extension has been agreed to until Sept. 29, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET. This extension will allow us to continue to negotiate changes with the NCCC in the hopes of achieving an agreement our membership would ratify.
“IAM freight rail members are skilled professionals who have worked in difficult conditions through a pandemic to make sure essential products get to their destinations. We look forward to continuing that vital work with a fair contract that ensures our members and their families are treated with the respect they deserve for keeping America’s goods and resources moving through the pandemic. The IAM is grateful for the support of those working toward a solution as our members and freight rail workers seek equitable agreements.”
IAM District 19 represents Locomotive Machinists, Track Equipment Mechanics and Facility Maintenance Personnel at NCCC freight rail carriers.
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Sep 13, 2022 | iMail
Architectural workers in New York recently marched in the New York City Labor Day Parade to honor workers and support Architectural Workers United (AWU).
On September 1, the IAM and management of Bernheimer Architecture announced in a joint statement that the employees of Bernheimer have organized the first private sector union of architectural professionals in the United States.
READ: New York City Architectural Workers Form Industry’s First Union
Bernheimer Architecture was proud to voluntary recognize the union: “We recognize that both the employer and employees in the field of Architectural work face constraints and challenges beyond the control of any individual firm and that by working together, we can uplift the profession and industry in ways that we could not by acting alone,” read the statement.
READ: Architects at a New York Firm Form the Industry’s Only Private-Sector Union New York Times
A group of NYC architectural workers marched in the parade, carrying AWU signs for AWU’s first time being represented in the historic, annual NYC Labor Day Parade.
The architectural workers also greeted Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as he walked through the crowd of unions marching in the parade.
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Sep 13, 2022 | iMail
Relentless wildfires continue to sweep in many locations across California and extreme heat, windy conditions and severe drought are making containment difficult.
After a devastating fire burnt down almost 100 homes in Weed, CA, three IAM/Woodworkers Local Lodge W12 members had their homes destroyed and lost everything. Help us lend a hand in their time of need!
“If you are able to do so, I encourage anyone and everyone to contribute to this cause,” said Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen. “It is times like these where it is extremely important to band together in solidarity and help shoulder the burden of our Brothers and their families.”
You can help our Brothers rebuild their lives from the ground up by donating to the Local Lodge W12 GoFundMe page here.
If you or your respective Lodge, District or Territory wish to contribute outside of GoFundMe.com, you are encouraged to send a check made out to Woodworkers Local Lodge W12, to 3836 Altamont Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. Please write “For Mill Fire” in the memo line of the check.
Now it’s the time for the IAM to come together to alleviate the suffering of our Sisters and Brothers affected by the wildfires across California: Contribute to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund today!
Any money donated through the IAM Disaster Relief Fund will go directly to IAM members and their families in need. Donations are tax-deductible. IAM Assistance is an IRS 501(3)(c) – Tax ID: 46-2575531 – (IAM Assistance (ID # 46-2575531)
Have you been impacted by the California Wildfires?
The IAM is here to help!
If your home has sustained damages from the wildfires making them uninhabitable or in need of extensive repairs you may qualify for assistance from the IAM Disaster Relief Funds.
You may also be eligible for a one-time $500 relief through Union Plus – this disaster relief grant that doesn’t have to be repaid.
IAM members in need can receive confidential help through the IAM Employee / Member Assistance Program. Services include but are not limited to, addiction, mental health, stress, depression and financial hardship. Contact the confidential IAM Assistance Helpline by calling 301-335-0735 or emailing iameap@iamaw.org.
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Sep 13, 2022 | iMail
The City of Long Beach, CA, voted Tuesday, September 6, to pass a $5.8 million budget that will provide a retention incentive and economic relief for city employee members, including 911 dispatchers, marine patrols, and library and health department workers.
IAM Local 1930 members have been calling on the city council for cost-of-living raises and competitive wages for city employees to keep up with the increasing rent and gas prices.
The City of Long Beach Council heard directly from IAM front-line workers demanding for the much-needed support as they shared their experiences for the urgent cost of living adjustment to support themselves and their families.
“The cost-of-living adjustment not only strengthens the city’s hiring and retention practices, but also provides relief for workers who have been overworked and underpaid,” said IAM Local 1930 President Natalie Gonzalez. “This victory recognizes the sacrifices made by these front-line workers as they support the City of Long Beach and to encourage them to continue their critical work, and provide them with additional financial resources.”
The City Council’s action was the culmination of a strategic push led by Local 1930 and community and labor advocates to demand fair wages for city employees. More details about the funds’ distribution will be available sometime after October 1, 2022.
“We thank IAM Local 1930 members for standing up for what they deserve after all the risks they have faced during this pandemic,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen. “This pay is long overdue and has been rightfully earned by workers who have kept this city afloat during the ongoing health crisis.”
IAM Local 1930 represents almost 3,000 city employees, including 911 dispatchers, ambulance operators, marine patrols, and library and health department workers.
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Sep 11, 2022 | iMail
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM,
As we mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the IAM respectfully honors those who died and the many who helped save lives during and in the aftermath of that tragic day.
As we reflect and mourn the victims, many of whom were union members, including our very own IAM and Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) Brothers and Sisters, let us also remember their bravery and sacrifice not only on that day but in their daily lives.
Our prayers remain for those who left home that morning to never return, their families, and for all those who are still suffering from this tragedy.
In Memoriam: September 11, 2001
Keith Maynard, IAM
Marianne MacFarlane, IAM
Jesus Sanchez, IAM
James W. Barbella, TCU/IAM
Edward Calderon, TCU/IAM
Rocco Medaglia, TCU/IAM
Eugene Raggio, TCU/IAM
Edward T. Strauss, TCU/IAM
Today, and every day, we honor their memory. We Will Never Forget.
In solidarity,
Robert Martinez Jr.
IAM International President
P.S. Click here to watch an IAM 9/11 tribute video.
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