Winter 2023-2024 IAM Journal This spring, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) won a historic labor victory at the largest theme park in the nation, Walt Disney World in Florida. The victory boosted pay and quality of life for thousands of union families there, many of whom are members of TCU/IAM Local 1908 in Orlando. “I
Read moreThe IAM Southern Territory has intensified its efforts to organize diverse groups of workers. They’ve recently had impressive organizing wins at Lufthansa Technik, Zenetex, Maytag, Akima Technical Solutions, and Servicon Systems Inc., to name a few. Many new Machinists are now experiencing respect on the job and improved family lives for the first time. Being
Read moreBrings Justice To Missouri Workers Standing For the IAM On Jan. 31, IAM District 9 Organizing Coordinator Bob Beloit met with former Motor Appliance Corporation (MAC) employees in Washington, MO, as he had done almost every week for a year. This meeting was different, though. It was full of hope and relief after wading through
Read moreIn southwestern Ohio, nearly 1,900 IAM members operate and maintain a fully integrated steel mill that sprawls across 2,800 acres of land. Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works has carbon steel melting and casting operations and produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and finished steel, all starting from raw materials. You can find the high-quality steel produced by these members in
Read moreAcross the country women are on the move in the IAM. In the IAM’s airline division alone, 13 IAM women serve as local presidents. Some are new to the position, while others have years of service to the membership.
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