Every year, IAM District 9 in Missouri carries out a community service project in line with the Midwest Territory’s “IAM H.E.L.P.S. in the Community” initiative.
Read moreDear IAM Family, One of the core tenants of our union is to fight for a dignified retirement for every member. We also believe in the great importance of mentoring the next generation of leaders – and passing the torch to the right person at the right time. That’s why after 43 years of membership,
Read moreCHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2023 – Approximately 60 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Mechanics Union Local 701 working at M&K Truck Centers (Laborforce, LLC) are now on strike for a fair contract in Alsip, Ill.
Read moreWinter 2023-2024 IAM Journal The new Local 701 apprenticeship facility in Aurora, Il., opened its doors to its first cohort of 94 automotive and diesel mechanic apprentices on July 23 of this year. The build-out for the new Aurora facility is mostly funded by employer contributions and government grants. It isn’t quite finished, but the
Read moreOn Oct. 7, more than 30 members and volunteers from Chicagoland Mechanics Union Local 701 recently gave back to the community by volunteering at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a worldwide charity organization in Aurora, Ill. This effort brought together Local 701 Business Representatives, staff, members, and families, as part of the Local 701 annual
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