Brothers and Sisters,
Please find the three (3) sample ballots below for the upcoming Officer Elections below.
Sample Ballot Bath/EBMF/CROF/James
Officer Elections will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Bath Senior Center- 45 Floral Street, Bath, ME, 04530.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 — The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), North America’s largest airline union, today announced that it will file an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that conducts union representation elections in the airline and railroad sectors. The IAM has sufficient interest among JetBlue Fleet Service workers to conduct a union representation election.
“I congratulate all JetBlue Ground Operations workers for uniting in solidarity and demanding that a union representation election be conducted,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “It’s been a long road for these brave workers to get to this point, and the IAM stands shoulder to shoulder with them. We will mobilize our union’s significant resources to ensure that these brave and resilient JetBlue workers have a fair and free election.”
JetBlue Ground Operations workers rebooted their efforts to gain union representation in 2021 after working through the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the worst financial downturn in the airline industry’s history.
“It’s high time that JetBlue workers gain the dignity and respect of a union contract, and a strong voice on the job,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richard Johnsen. “When our country needed essential goods and services to where they were needed most during the pandemic, JetBlue workers answered the bell and risked their lives and health to make that happen. What did they get from management? They got their hours and pay cut because they didn’t have a seat at the table. That will end very soon.”
“I also fully expect for JetBlue management to adhere to the law and allow JetBlue workers to vote without influence, coercion and interference from JetBlue management. If not, we will leave no stone unturned to hold them accountable,” continued Johnsen.
JetBlue workers have cited below-standard industry pay rates and benefits, poor and unsafe working conditions, unjustified discipline and terminations, among many other issues as reasons to gain IAM representation and a seat at the table.
“JetBlue workers are a smart, strong and determined group of workers and we can’t wait to welcome them into the IAM family,” said IAM District 141 President Mike Klemm. “The IAM will support JetBlue workers in getting to and winning this election and negotiating a union contract that reflects their true value to JetBlue Airways.”
The IAM is the largest airline union in North America and represents airline workers at every major U.S. airline.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of the largest and most diverse industrial trade unions in North America, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
goIAM.org | @MachinistsUnion | @iamairtransport
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For more than 25 years Jim Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired IAM Eastern Territory Chief of Staff, has wanted to memorialize military veterans in his South Lebanon, OH community, where Smith serves as mayor.
His vision became a reality after raising funds for the construction of the South Lebanon Veterans Memorial. The city first acquired 3.5 acres for the memorial. It features a 150-diameter circle of the highest-quality stone with walls lining the inside, one for each branch of the military and one with 220 local veterans’ names next to their pictures. Art on the walls is customized with pictures of South Lebanon veterans. Smith himself installed a lighting system inside the stone that illuminates the walls at night.
WATCH: 3-D Digital Layout of the South Lebanon Veterans Memorial
Knowing that the Machinists Union prioritizes honoring military veterans, Smith had approached IAM Headquarters General Vice President Brian Bryant about a donation from the IAM.
“When Jim, who is a long-time friend, came to see if the IAM wanted to help in making the Memorial possible, I was immediately inspired and humbled,” said Bryant. “IAM leadership made the call to make a donation to the project because we believe in honoring those who have served our country, and we know that our members in Ohio are proud to have their union contribute to such an incredible project for the community.”
“When you retire from the IAM you never really retire. This union is a lifestyle,” said Smith. “A lot of members come to see the memorial and when they see their union logo on that plaque it makes them feel good about what they’re a part of,” said Smith.
The memorial is in honor of South Lebanon’s Revolutionary War soldiers and all of the veterans who served the country and community from 1795 to the present.
Not only did Smith help to design the memorial and solicit all of the donations, both monetary and in-kind, that made it possible, but he and three other Marines actually built the memorial. He also commissioned limited-edition coins of the memorial.
The community had a huge celebration for the memorial’s dedication; it was standing-room only. State representatives, local officials, judges, military, and the high school band were there. The Marine Corps Honor Guard participated in the ceremony, and Major General Deborah Ashenhurst (U.S. Army, retired) spoke.
“It was an emotional event—people seeing pictures of their loved ones—it’s hard to describe how nice the memorial is,” said Smith. “I’m proud of it; of all the things I’ve done, this one of the most satisfying accomplishments of my whole life.”
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The State of New Mexico Public Employee Labor Relations Board recently granted the IAM Certification of Representation for nearly 100 healthcare workers at the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM.
The Board certified the IAM to represent all full-time and regular part-time occupations, including but not limited to Patient Access and Central Registration Representatives, Clerks, Facilities Service Maintenance Technicians, Food Service Workers, Housekeepers, and more.
This organizing victory was aided by a unique joint campaign led by the IAM and the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) after they filed a majority of union recognition cards for almost 500 healthcare workers at the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical center earlier this year.
“This victory is groundbreaking news for the labor movement. This is our very first IAM-AFT Joint Healthcare Organizing Partnership victory where we had two unions working side by side together on one organizing target,” said IAM Organizing Director Vinny Addeo. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to IAM Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen and his staff for putting their trust in this project. We also recognize the Organizing Departments’ Fabian Liendo, Gabby Rogano and Ali Rhodes for their steadfast commitment to this project.”
The IAM is proud to represent these frontline workers and will ensure they get the protections and support they deserve.
“This certification not only marks a critical step in the journey to achieve a seat at the table for these essential workers, but an opportunity to have respect and dignity on the job,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen. “We are proud to welcome the New Mexico healthcare workers to the IAM family and look forward to negotiating their first union contract.”
For their steadfast commitment to collecting signatures during a pandemic, GVP Allen gave a special thanks to Directing Business Representative Ashley Long, who worked tirelessly to change the Public Employees Bargaining Act (PEBA) Law; Grand Lodge Special Representative Gary E. Allen, who facilitated the PELBA Charges, Joe Solis, Ryan Carrillo, and Adriana Franco; and Adrienne Friend Enghouse, their AFT counterpart.
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Brothers and Sisters,
Please find the below MOA regarding no-fault discipline.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Leadership
Five years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma devastated Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona unleashed a series of flooding and power outages across the island. IAM members and their families need your help to recover and overcome yet another natural disaster.
“As our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico face catastrophic damages caused by Hurricane Fiona, the IAM is ready to support those who have been affected,” said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Rickey Wallace. “We pray for the wellbeing of our members and stand in solidarity with all the affected families.”
Make a contribution today through the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.
The Disaster Relief Fund is able to provide immediate financial assistance to IAM members impacted by natural disasters. The IAM is often there before most monetary relief efforts can react.
All the donations made will be directly distributed to those who need it.
The IAM is ready to help!
Click here for more information.
Additionally, all IAM members can obtain confidential help through the IAM Employee/Member Assistance Program. Services include, but are not limited to, addictions, mental health, stress, depression, and financial hardship.
You can reach the confidential IAM Assistance Helpline by calling 301-335-0735 or emailing iameap@iamaw.org.
As an IAM member, you could also be eligible for a $500 disaster relief grant through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program.
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Cinco años después del devastador paso de los huracanes María e Irma por Puerto Rico, el huracán Fiona desató una serie de inundaciones y cortes eléctricos en toda la isla. Los miembros de la IAM y sus familias necesitan tu ayuda para superar otro desastre natural.
“Nuestras Hermanas y Hermanos en Puerto Rico enfrentan daños catastróficos causados por el huracán Fiona, la IAM está lista para apoyar a aquellos que se han visto afectados”, dijo el Vicepresidente General del Territorio del Sur de la IAM, Rickey Wallace. “Oramos por el bienestar de nuestros miembros y nos solidarizamos con todas las familias”.
Haga una contribución hoy a través del Fondo de Alivio Económico de la IAM en Casos de Desastre.
El Fondo Económico en Casos de Desastre proporciona asistencia financiera inmediata a los miembros de la AIM afectados por desastres naturales. La IAM está al pendiente de nuestros miembros antes de que otros esfuerzos puedan reaccionar.
Todas las contribuciones van directamente a quienes las necesitan.
¡La IAM está lista para ayudar!
Haga clic aquí para más información.
Además, todos los miembros de la IAM pueden obtener ayuda confidencial a través del Programa de Ayuda al Empleado. Los servicios brindados incluyen pero no se limitan a ayuda en casos de adicción, salud mental, estrés, depresión y problemas económicos.
Línea nacional de urgencias de la IAM: 301-335-0735.
Como un miembro de la IAM, también podría ser elegible para un alivio de desastres de $500 a través del Programa de Subvenciones de Asistencia en Caso de Desastre de Union Plus.
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Machinists Union’s Veterans Services Coordinator Richard Evans runs the IAM’s Veteran’s Services Program, helping members who are U.S. military veterans understand and apply for benefits they’ve earned after serving.
Since Evans’ appointment as Coordinator, starting April 1, 2022, the program has already
The 38 veterans helped have a combined 23 spouses and 42 children who will also benefit from this aid. Currently, the program is working on 74 active claims and hopes to have more wins as more veteran members learn about this resource.
Not only does the Veteran’s Services Program help veterans correctly apply for VA benefits and compensation, but it also offers aid in education, employment, home loans, life insurance, pension, health care, and burial benefits.
The mission of the IAM Veterans Services Program is to make sure veteran members and their families are taken care of and supported. To find out more about IAM’s Veteran’s Services, visit our website at iam4.me/VeteranServices.
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More than 400 Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) workers at 19 locations successfully completed a two-year process from voting to be IAM members to signing their first collective bargaining agreement.
Library employees who were part of the negotiations team proudly signed the new contract with management at the Loch Raven Library in Towson, MD on September 13.
“It’s been a tremendous honor to get to this point where the agreement was finally signed with the county, the agreement was ratified several months ago and because of their budgetary process we are just now being able to get the agreement signed,” said IAM District 4 Business Representative Sheldon Barber. “The Machinists Union was instrumental in getting legislation passed that allowed the library workers to even organize in the first place.”
IAM Steward and negotiator Anita Bass member talked about the real work that now begins, saying “we have a seat at the table, we have been wanting this for a long time we are happy to be part of the IAM Machinists!”
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On September 15, IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes was presented with the inaugural 2022 Pioneering Woman of Labor Award by Emerge, a leading organization that trains and mentors aspiring women leaders to get involved in politics and run for office. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride also received the award.
The award recognized the critical role the recipients have played in the labor movement and their passion and commitment to protecting and advancing working rights.
“[We] recognize what unions bring to our labor force and communities.” said A’shanti Gholar, Emerge President. “I have the privilege of honoring these amazing women.”
Cervantes has served as IAM General Secretary-Treasurer since 2015 and became the first woman and first Latina to hold the position in the history of the IAM. Cervantes has used her position as a woman union leader to improve the lives of IAM members and empower Latinos in the union and beyond.
“We have to stand up and fight. We need people that look like us… Yes, I am a pioneer, a trailblazer, a first, but I certainly won’t be the last. If I can serve as an inspiration or mentor to other Women, Girls and Sisters, then I have served a greater purpose.” Cervantes told the audience.
“The women in our movement are standing strong,” said Shuler. “Let’s keep tapping into that network of strong women, helping each other, helping them run, helping win and helping them lead.”
In addition to honoring these trailblazers, the event also served as an opportunity to highlight the reasons why women empowerment in politics is necessary.
“It’s important to think globally and run locally,” said McBride. “Run, whether it’s for union office or for public office.”
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Brothers and Sisters,
Please find the attached candidate nomination/acceptance list and related candidate materials for the upcoming officer elections.
Officer Candidate Nominations List 2022
Officer Candidate Information 2022
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Leadership