Celebrating 35 Years of Labor Education at Placid Harbor
Thirty-five years ago a commitment was made by the IAM Executive Council to support William W. Winpisinger’s vision of a full-time residential facility to educate and train members and staff in organizing, bargaining and leadership. That commitment of educating members remains today and is an integral part of the IAM’s cultural DNA. The first class, […]
Meet the 2016 IAM Photo Contest Winners
The winners of the 2016 IAM Photo Contest have been named and the 2017 Calendar, featuring the winning photos, is now available for order. Top photo awards go to Dave Lehive of Local 1776 in Essington, PA, who won first place for his photo, “Machinists at Work in Philadelphia;” James T. Barnhart Jr. of […]
Airline District 141 Holds Largest Ever Convention
IAM District Lodge 141 held its bi-annual convention this week in Las Vegas, NV. The event was highlighted by a strong showing of solidarity from the delegates, contracts that have set the standard in the airline industry and a return to financial stability for the lodge. “I congratulate President Mike Klemm, his staff and the […]
Apply for an IAM Scholarship
The 2017 IAM Scholarship Competition is now accepting applications. The deadline for submissions is February 24, 2017. Click here to download applications and see eligibility rules. The IAM awards scholarships to: · Children of IAM members (parent or guardian) applying for college · Children of IAM members (parent or guardian) applying for vocational or […]