Dear IAM Family, Today, we gather with heavy hearts to honor and remember those precious lives we tragically lost in 2001. The horrific events of that day left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation and, most profoundly, on each of us within our cherished union family. Many Americans endured the profound sorrow […]
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Stand Up for Disabled Veterans, Abolish the ‘Wounded Veteran Tax’
Right now, disabled veterans are not receiving the full retirement compensation that they deserve for their service and sacrifice. The Major Richard Star Act would change that. Send a letter to your members of Congress urging them to pass the Major Richard Star Act! As a union with many members who have served in the U.S. […]
Happy Labor Day Weekend from the IAM Union!
Dear IAM Family, As we celebrate Labor Day, I want to take a moment to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of members like you across our union and beyond. Labor Day is not just any other holiday—it’s a powerful reminder that we are the backbone of our society, the builders of our economy, and […]
Register Today: Online Steward Training Begins October 1
Based on the success of its online training programs, the Winpisinger Center is offering Online Steward Training beginning October 1. This program provides the basics for new shop stewards who want to be effective in their roles but cannot visit the Winpisinger Center for training. “This initiative is another step forward in expanding our members’ access to […]
Applications for the 2026 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant Due Nov. 30
The Winpisinger Center is soliciting entries for the 2026 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant. The grant provides financial support for locals that want to send current and emerging leaders to Leadership training, but lack the resources to do so. Official Circular 908, which established the grant, provides funding to one Local from each IAM Territory […]