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  • About July 14, 2010

    Members Speak Out

    What does the Union mean to you? Greg French – Helicopter Mechanic Before they could and now they can’t. They are going to have to deal with the union and we have certain rights that are given to us by the IAM, being members and management cannot do with us what they want anymore. Simple

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  • About September 4, 2009

    New Members Speak Out

    June 2, 2004, was a happy day for employees of Lafarge North America in Palatka, Florida.  That’s when the ballot count confirmed what the employees knew all along; life goes better with the IAM on your side.  The Palatke plant is the top producer of wallboard in North America.

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  • About September 4, 2009

    Service Contracts

    Organizing Service Contract Act (SCA) workers is a priority for the IAM. SCA is a growing segment of the private workforce with hundreds of thousands of employees who deserve improved pay, benefits, job security and respect. And, the IAM can deliver. Service contracts employee a wide range of professions and skill sets. The IAM represents air traffic controllers, groundskeepers, computer programmers, aircraft mechanics and truck drivers. We represent the workers who provide logistical support and fueling for the VIP Fleet and Andrews, AFB including Air Force One. Our members work in Federal buildings, veterans hospitals, national forests...

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  • About September 4, 2009

    Recent Contracts

    The IAM recently has negotiated industry-leading contracts at these companies: –United Launch Alliance-Atlas Launch Operations  –Lockheed Martin TSI Kirtland AFB -Northrop Gruman Ship Systems -AK Steel –Harley-Davidson, York,PA –Lockheed-Martin Aeroparts Co.  Johnstown, Pennsylvania –Lockheed-Martin Systems Management, Tyndall AFB –Lockheed-Martin, Cape Canaveral/Vandenberg AFB –Lockheed-Martin, Albuquerque, New Mexico –Lockheed Martin/East & West Coast Launch Operations –Lockheed-Martin Space

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