IAM members and their families in Tennessee need your help to recover from the devastating tornadoes in Tennessee.

According to CNN, thousands of Tennesseans are displaced or facing prolonged power outages after a series of powerful tornadoes and storms tore through the state over the weekend, shredding hundreds of homes and killing at least six people, including a mother and her toddler.

“Our hearts go out to the IAM members and their families in Tennessee who have been affected by these catastrophic tornadoes,” said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin. “In times like these, solidarity and support are crucial, and I urge our members and the community at large to come together to help those in need.”

Contribute

The Disaster Relief Fund can provide immediate financial assistance to IAM members impacted by natural disasters. The IAM is often there before most monetary relief efforts can react.

Donate today!

All the donations made will be directly distributed to those who need it.

Are you an IAM member affected by the Tennessee Tornadoes? 

The IAM is ready to help!

1.    Contact your Local Lodge
2.    A Territory Representative will contact you with more information
3.    Funds will be distributed to you based on a damage assessment

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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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.

Donate Today! 

All the donations made will be directly distributed to those who need it. 

Are you an IAM member affected by Hurricane Fiona?

The IAM is ready to help!

1. Contact your Local Lodge
2. A Territory Representative will contact you with more information
3. Funds will be distributed to you based on a damage assessment 

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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Cómo ayudar a los miembros de la IAM afectados por el huracán Fiona

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.

¡Haga un donativo!

Todas las contribuciones van directamente a quienes las necesitan.

¿Eres miembro de la IAM afectado por el huracán Fiona?

¡La IAM está lista para ayudar!

1. Comuníquese con su Logia Local.
2. Un Representante del Territorio se pondrá en contacto con usted para brindarle más información. 
3. Los fondos se distribuyen basados en la evaluación de los daños. 

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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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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Hurricane Ida’s strength of historical proportion struck relentlessly and left a path of destruction that impacted the lives of many, including IAM members.

Please consider donating to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.

The storm has passed, and the time is now to help Machinists Union members that were caught in the wrath of Ida. The IAM is doing everything possible to assist our members in recovering from this catastrophic event. Every dollar donated to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund goes directly to IAM members and their families in need.

Part of being a union member is knowing that your union family, your Sisters, and Brothers, are here for you when you need us most.  If you have been affected by Hurricane Ida and need financial assistance, click here for information on how to apply for help from the IAM.

In addition to Disaster Relief assistance, your IAM EAP and Addiction Services programs remain ready to be called upon 24/7.

If you are struggling with issues affecting mental health, such as but not limited to; addiction, stress, depression, divorce or financial hardship, please know that *confidential assistance is available.

We’re Here!

• IAM EAP Helpline 301-335-0735or emailing iameap@iamaw.org
• IAM Addiction Services 888-240-4IAM (4426)

*These are confidential services made possible by IAM members assisting IAM members.

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UNION PLUS ASSISTANCE

If you participate in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by Hurricane Ida, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program. Visit the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund to learn more about the benefits and eligibility requirements.

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The Dixie Wildfire burning in California counties, Butte and Plumas, has become the second-largest wildfire in state history. Additionally, a multitude of wildfire outbreaks rage on simultaneously in multiple western states. As a result, many IAM families are forced to evacuate their homes, scrambling to safety to escape these life-threating conditions.

“Throughout our history, IAM Sisters and Brothers have been called to help fill a need,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen. “It’s who we are and it’s our fundamental value of caring for a fellow person in need. I am asking for your help, some of our Sister and Brothers have been harmed by these wildfires through no fault of their own.”

Please keep our IAM Sisters and Brothers in mind during this critical time by donating to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.

Every dollar you give to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund goes directly to IAM members and their families in need.

IAM members whose homes sustained damages from the wildfire making them uninhabitable or in need of extensive repairs may qualify for assistance from the IAM Disaster Relief Funds.

If you participate in qualifying Union Plus programs, you may also be eligible for a one-time Union Plus $500 Disaster Grant.

Donations are tax deductible. IAM Assistance is a registered IRS 501(3) (c) – Tax ID: 46-2575531 – (IAM Assistance (ID # 46-2575531) is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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With hurricane season on our doorstep, it is essential to remind our members that the IAM has your back in your time of need. Now is the time to prepare and extend a helping hand to your sisters and brothers. The IAM Disaster Relief program is another of many examples of how members are helping members in our great union.

Through your collective generosity, we are able to help our sisters and brothers when they need us most. Additionally, our union is often there for our members before other entities are able to react. In order to remain prepared to provide immediate financial assistance to our sisters and brothers impacted by natural disasters, we ask that you please consider donating to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund. All monies donated to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund goes directly to IAM members and their families in need.

This meaningful assistance program would not be possible without your support. 

If you have been affected by a natural disaster and need financial assistance, click here for information on how to apply for help from the IAM. To expedite assistance claims, please contact your local or district lodge to help you through the process.

Please Note: If you participate in specific Union Plus programs and have been affected by natural disasters, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program.

Visit the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund & Hardships to learn more about the benefits and eligibility requirements.

IAM members can also receive confidential help 24/7 through the IAM Membership Assistance Program, We’re Here.

IAM Disaster Relief Fund is financed entirely by member donations, and all donations go directly to IAM families in need.

IAM Assistance (ID # 46-2575531) is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Raging wildfires ripped across the entire west coast, leaving behind a path of smoldering ash and char. Up and down the coast families were forced to evacuate their homes and scramble to safety. Also increasing are the confirmed reports of IAM members losing everything they own to the fires.

In addition to thousands of IAM members in the path of the West Coast Fires, IAM members are also busy helping to combat destruction from the fires. IAM and NFFE-IAM Federal District 1 firefighters are working day and night to save lives and property.

“Our prayers are with all our members and their families who find themselves within reach of these deadly wildfires,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen. “Our Union is often called to help cure economic injustices for the oppressed, level the playing field in our democracy, but there is no greater pursuit than helping a Sister and Brother in need. I am appealing to you to help our Brothers and Sisters impacted by contributing to the IAM Disaster relief fund.”

“Our hearts are with all who are dealing with these devastating fires,” said International President Robert Martinez Jr. “I want every member affected by these fires to know their IAM family is here for them and we are willing to help in any way we can. On behalf of the IAM Executive Council, I want to thank our members who have left their families during the midst of a pandemic and put themselves in harm’s way to protect others and work to keep these fires from spreading and wreaking even more havoc. I also encourage anyone with the means to donate to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund and help give assistance to our Brothers and Sisters in need.” 

The IAM Disaster Relief Fund is available for IAM members whose homes have been affected by the wildfires.

If you can, please consider donating to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.

Every dollar you give to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund goes directly to IAM members and their families in need. Donations are tax deductible. IAM Assistance is a registered IRS 501(3) (c) – Tax ID: 46-2575531.

In conjunction with this occurrence, many face the familiar list of continuing problems associated with, but not limited to; substance abuse and addictions, mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, financial hardship and socioeconomic issues. These serious matters can cause problems by worsening the situation and negatively impacting the quality of life for our members.

If you or your family are battling addiction or need assistance with other EAP issues, please know the IAM has two 24/7 nation-wide helplines.

• IAM EAP Services can be reached by calling 301-335-0735 or by email iameap@iamaw.org.
• IAM Addiction Services can be reached by calling 1-888-250-4IAM (4426).

All calls are confidential.

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The 2020 North American hurricane season is upon us and the Machinists Union is preparing to assist members who will be impacted by this year’s storms. The IAM Disaster Relief Fund quickly provides assistance to IAM brothers and sisters in need. Since no one really knows when disaster will strike, having resources readily available in advance of life altering events is crucial to the program’s effectiveness.

Consider donating to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund today.

“The Machinists Union is a family and we must be prepared to help when our members are in need,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “I am proud of how IAM districts, locals and individual members have shown how much they care in past disasters. Hurricane season is here and we need to be prepared in advance. I hope we all can donate a little to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund today so we can be there for our members when they need us the most.”

Every dollar you give to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund goes directly to IAM members and their families in need.

Donations are tax deductible. IAM Assistance is a registered IRS 501(3) (c) – Tax ID: 46-2575531

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Here’s some helpful tips for those preparing for impacts as the massive hurricane skirts parts of the East Coast.

In addition, here’s some help for those impacted by the hurricane, and a call for help from our members:

If you can, please consider donating to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.

Every dollar you give to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund goes directly to IAM members and their families in need.

If you have been affected by Hurricane Dorian and need financial assistance, click here for information on how to apply for help from the IAM.

If you participate in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by Hurricane Dorian, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program. Visit the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund to learn more about the benefits and eligibility requirements.

IAM members can also receive confidential help through the IAM Employee/Member Assistance Program. Services include assistance with 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

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The strengthening Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall in the southeastern U.S. sometime this Labor Day Weekend, potentially affecting lives in the region for years to come.

Now is the time for those in the hurricane’s path to make preparations for their safety and evacuation, if necessary. This is also a time to remind IAM members about some resources available for assistance.

Preparation: 

Checklist of preparedness supplies

U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Hurricane resources website

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center

FEMA’s Storm surge PSA

Donations: 

The IAM Disaster Relief Fund provides assistance in situations where IAM members and their families endure hardships due to natural disasters. The IAM reacts quickly to these needs before other sources of assistance are able.

Donate to the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.

All IAM members can receive confidential help through the IAM Employee/Member Assistance Program. Our 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.

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