Oct 20, 2022 | iMail
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) recently conducted an outdoor hike in Great Falls, VA. Some 20 people attended from various labor unions, including the IAM.
USA Communications Manager Kate Nation organized the morning hike along the Potomac River. The beautiful scenery of the waterfalls and changing color of the leaves made the fall hike something the participants will always remember.
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance is a conservation group created by union members for union members. The USA helps communities by organizing area unions to help build fishing piers for the disabled, restoring picnic pavilions, maintaining hiking trails, and many other projects.
The main goal of the USA is to protect and preserve the great outdoors for future generations. The IAM is proud to be one of several founding charter members of the USA. Kate Nation informs the viewers in the video ( insert link) that as a benefit IAM members get free membership to the USA. For more information visit unionsportsmen.org.
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Oct 19, 2022 | LL S6 Elections, LL S6 Leadership Alerts, LL S6 Upcoming Events
Brothers and Sisters,
Please see the below nominations from the recent ABoard/General Membership Meeting.
Administrative Board Nominations
District Delegate Nominations
Negotiating Committee Nominations
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Leadership
Oct 18, 2022 | iMail
Through a partnership with Humana, the IAM offers a Group Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage available to all IAMAW Medicare-eligible retirees, their spouses, surviving spouses, and Medicare-eligible dependents.
The exclusive Passive Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Group Medicare Advantage plan is rich in benefits and has nationwide coverage. Participants can see any doctor and receive any treatment at facilities that accept traditional Medicare, and the in-network and out-of-network benefits are identical.
The annual enrollment period for Medicare began October 15 and is open until December 7. For questions regarding the exclusive IAM-Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan or to enroll, call 1‐800‐833-2411, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET, to speak with an IAM-Humana representative.
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Oct 18, 2022 | iMail
The IAM issued a scorecard to all the sitting members of Congress for their actions and stand on critical issues that affect working Americans including workplace protections, voting rights, government agency funding, and more.
The fundamental purpose of the report card is to ensure that IAM members are fully informed about the performance of federal lawmakers.
The report includes the voting record for 10 IAM-supported bills that were voted in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 117th Congress, which convened on January 3, 2021.
The document also includes four IAM-supported bills that had a floor vote in the U.S. Senate and the chamber’s votes to confirm nominees for top labor-related posts in the Biden administration.
“This scorecard allows IAM members, affiliates, and partner organizations to learn more about Congress members’ legislative records,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “The IAM wants to ensure that our Congressional lawmakers are fully aware that their key votes on issues of particular significance to working families will be monitored.”
The scorecard ratings to date are calculated based on IAM-supported votes that have been taken during the 117th Congress.
“We recognize that this Congress has delivered great pieces of legislation, such as the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and more,” said IAM National Political and Legislative Director Hasan Solomon. “The goal of this scorecard is for IAM members to remain vigilant and informed so they can hold their elected officials accountable and make educated decisions.”
Read the IAM Legislative Scorecard Here.
Find out where your lawmakers stand on critical issues that impact IAM members and their families here.
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Oct 13, 2022 | iMail
The Winpisinger Center’s call for 2023 Leadership Programs has been distributed to Local and District Lodges. Call letters in English, French, and Spanish, the table of dates, and a printable poster for 2023 Leadership Programs are now available on the Winpisinger Center’s website.
“The IAM places a high priority on the education of its membership,” said Winpisinger Center Director Mary McHugh. “After attending programs, members return home ready to contribute to their Local Lodge, in their workplace and in the broader community. We look forward to engaging first-time and returning participants in 2023.”
Officers can register participants for Leadership I, Leadership II, Advanced Leadership and Train-the-Trainer using our web-based registration link. Participants can use the same link to register for Leadership I and Leadership II online.
Leadership Programs fill up quickly and members are encouraged to talk with their lodge officers concerning the registration and enrollment process. Members must be registered by an officer of their local lodge.
Questions about the registration process, enrollment status, and travel to the Winpisinger Center can be directed to Donna Hudson at 301-373-8820.
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