The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) joined a coalition of labor organizations to call on Congress to support the “Fair and Open Skies Act” introduced by US Representative Peter Defazio (D-OR). The legislation, among other things, would give the Department of Transportation (DOT) the authority needed to protect the wages, benefits and working conditions of […]
Helping Hands July 2021
United’s Historic Aircraft Order Will Create Thousands of IAM Jobs in Airline, Aerospace Industries
The Machinists Union applauds United Airlines’ announcement that the carrier plans to hire over 25,000 airline workers and purchase 200 737 MAX airplanes by 2026. The “United Next” plan includes the addition of 270 total airplanes as well as plans to retrofit 100 percent of remaining mainline, narrow-body fleet. “The workers we represent […]
Helping Hands June 2021
Machinists Union to Launch National Apprenticeship Strategic Initiative
The IAM is looking into expanding apprenticeships throughout the union and developing a highly skilled talent pool that will help grow the organization. The IAM’s National Apprenticeship Strategic Initiative (NASI) is aimed at assisting District and Local Lodges in starting job training and placement programs, while strengthening current initiatives. The apprenticeship programs will […]