Sep 2, 2021 | iMail
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Ines Garcia-Keim from District 141 as Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD, effective September 1, 2021.
“I couldn’t be more impressed with Ines’ hard work and leadership experience coming up through the ranks of the union,” said Martinez. “That experience plus her deep understanding of membership needs will make her an excellent Education Rep. I have no doubt that she will be successful in this role, and that she will make a positive impact on everyone that attends programs at the Winpisinger Center.”
Prior to her appointment as Education Representative, Sister Garcia-Keim was a member of the Spanish Leadership Working Group, which develops and implements Spanish-language programs offered by the Center.
“I am so excited to welcome Sister Ines to the Center,” said Director Chris Wagoner, “because I know she will be an asset to the staff and an outstanding educator for our member-participants. Her leadership experience at the Local, District, and State Council levels will inform her work and make her an effective and inspiring instructor. She has been successful teaching in our Spanish-language leadership programs and I can’t wait to see her bring that passion to other programs here at the Winpisinger.”
Garcia-Keim comes to the Center from New Jersey, where she joined Local Lodge 914 in 2012 and served as shop steward and chaired the Local Lodge’s legislative committee. She was made a District 141 Organizer in 2016 and was appointed Communications Representative for the District in 2018. She represented Local Lodge 914 in the New Jersey State Council of Machinists, was elected the council’s Legislative Director in 2016, and she served as Council President from 2018 to 2021.
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Aug 31, 2021 | iMail
Calling all Local Lodge officers! Is your current email address on file with the Grand Lodge?
The Winpisinger Center is preparing to distribute the 2022 Call for Leadership Programs and, for the first time, it will be distributed electronically. The W3 Center will be sending letters, forms, schedules and posters via email.
If you are a Local Lodge officer, please update your contact information with the Grand Lodge Membership Services Department as soon as possible so that the W3 Center can get the call letter to you in a timely manner. Estimated distribution is mid-September.
The Winpisinger Center will make an announcement when the 2022 Call for Leadership Programs is released. We encourage Local Lodge officers to review the call information as soon as possible upon receipt so that the Local or District can register members and officers before programs begin in January 2022.
If you need to update your contact information with the Membership Services Department, please call 301-967-4525 or send an email to roster@iamaw.org.
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Aug 31, 2021 | iMail
Richard Johnsen, IAM Chief of Staff to the International President, and Transportation Department staff, joined a delegation from IAM District 141 and Local 1487 to meet with IAM members who work for air carriers at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
The day-long meet and greet allowed membership to personally speak with Johnsen about pressing issues like safety amid COVID-19 and airline understaffing.
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Aug 31, 2021 | LL S6 Elections, LL S6 Upcoming Events
Below is a listing for the upcoming Maintenance/M04/O04, 2nd shift election for Bath/EBMF on Thursday, September 9, 2021. In the event the election cannot be held on the stated date, the alternate date will be the 1st workday after the cancellation (or the Shipyard re-opens) at the same time and places listed below.
Bath: North Gate, West Gate, and South Gate 2:55 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Candidates are listed alphabetically:
Chad Hilton
Drue Lowery
*Vote for 1 Steward*
Aug 30, 2021 | LL S6 Elections, LL S6 Upcoming Events
(1) 2nd SHIFT BATH/EBMF H18/C70/Y02
Shop Steward nominations for the above classification(s), shift, and facility are now open. Petitions may be picked up beginning on August 20, 2021, at the Local S6 Union Hall.
You must be a member in good standing for one (1) year to run for Shop Steward and The petition must be signed by ten percent (10%) of the members in the classification(s) affected.
All petitions must be returned to the Recording Secretary (Ryan Ryder) no later than 4:00 p.m., September 3, 2021.
Aug 26, 2021 | iMail
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International (BCTGM) members at Nabisco, a subsidiary of anti-worker Mondelēz International, are on strike in five states over brutal working conditions, low pay, outsourcing and the introduction of a two-tier health care system which forces health care costs onto workers’ shoulders. IAM members from Local 49 (District 8) and District W24 at Mondelēz facilities are honoring the strike in solidarity with BCTGM workers.
Another way to support the strike is to make sure you and your family purchase Nabisco products made only in America.
“The Machinists Union supports and stands in solidarity with our union sisters and brothers at BCTGM who are on the picket line fighting for their livelihoods,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “Mondelēz International must be held accountable for their unfair treatment of its workers, plant closings and outsourcing of jobs. The IAM will always join the fight to protect workers’ rights.”
Nabisco workers have been working without a contract since the end of May, saying their first strike in 52 years is about keeping what they had as employees producing Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and other snacks for the global food conglomerate.
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Aug 26, 2021 | iMail
International President Robert Martinez Jr. has appointed Reggie Dixon, formerly President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District 112, as a Special Representative in the Southern Territory. The appointment is effective August 23, 2021.
Dixon initiated into IAM Local 759 when he was hired at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority in 2002. He graduated from an apprenticeship program in 2007, becoming a lead electronic technician at the transportation authority.
Dixon was elected Local 759 President in 2008, serving in that position until 2018 when he was appointed President and Directing Business Representative of District 112.
“Brother Reggie brings a wealth of experience in negotiating strong contracts and organizing new members into our great union,” said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Rickey Wallace. “Reggie has a tremendous passion for service and is driven by the premise that all working people should be treated fairly. Our members will benefit greatly from everything Reggie brings to table as the newest member of the Southern Territory’s team.”
Dixon’s assigned station will be Jacksonville, FL.
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Aug 25, 2021 | iMail
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the largest aerospace, defense, and transportation union in North America, released the following statement applauding the passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 (VRAA).
“The IAM strongly believes that voting is a sacred pillar in our country’s democracy. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act would help eliminate racial discrimination in our elections. The same groups fighting to suppress voting rights are also pushing some of the most anti-worker laws in our nation. We must stand in solidarity to fight back against any voter suppression attempts in our great country.
“Our union will continue to help ensure that all our members have full access to the ballot box. Everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in a process that legendary and late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis championed in the halls of Congress.
“In 2013, Congressman Lewis personally participated in the IAM’s 125th birthday commemoration in Atlanta. Speaking to IAM members there, Lewis encouraged us to fight against voter suppression. ‘We must not step backward to another dark period in our history. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society,’ Lewis said.’
“The IAM will work to carry on his legacy and fulfill the democratic promise of America.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is among the largest industrial trade unions in North America and represents nearly 600,000 active and retired members in the manufacturing, aerospace, defense, airline, railroad, transportation, shipbuilding, woodworking, health care, and other industries.
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Aug 24, 2021 | iMail
The IAM is proud to be the largest aerospace, airline and defense labor union in North America. The recent evacuation efforts of thousands of U.S. citizens and allies in Afghanistan have been made possible by IAM members throughout the union.
Both commercial and military aircraft being used in the evacuation effort are built and maintained by IAM members. In addition, IAM members work side-by-side with the military on bases across the country that are housing Afghan refugees upon their arrival to the United States.
“Our union is proud to be a part of this important mission to safely return U.S. citizens back home and to keep our promises to Afghan allies,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr., a U.S. Navy veteran. “As a union with such a large percentage of military veterans, we are honored to once again play a vital role in supporting our men and women in uniform. I send my sincere thanks to every IAM member and our brave service members who make this effort possible.”
The IAM Veteran Services Department has compiled resources available to military veterans experiencing a wide range of emotions during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Aug 24, 2021 | iMail
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the largest aerospace, defense, and transportation union in North America, released the following statement in full support of the Build Back Better Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill:
“We applaud Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrats for helping move a historic pro-worker, pro-democracy agenda forward. Their courage will help uplift millions of working families through good union jobs that offer fair wages and benefits.
“We have an opportunity to strengthen our U.S. manufacturing sector and increase the amount of good-paying union jobs. Now we must roll up our sleeves and rebuild America’s infrastructure and workforce across all industries.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is among the largest industrial trade unions in North America and represents nearly 600,000 active and retired members in the manufacturing, aerospace, defense, airline, railroad, transportation, shipbuilding, woodworking, health care, and other industries.
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