Category Archives: IAMAW International Events

Machinists Union Wins Election for 17,000 at Expanded United Airlines

Posted on 07/03/2012 by Alastair

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2012 – In an election conducted by the National Mediation Board (NMB), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today won exclusive representation rights for nearly 17,000 Passenger Service and Reservation Employees at the new United Airlines.
The IAM received 8,305 votes during the seven-week election, while 5,865 votes were [...]

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New IAM US Election Ad

Posted on 19/01/2012 by Alastair

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Lastest Edition of Northwest News Published

Posted on 13/01/2012 by Alastair

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Play Like there is no Tomorrow!

Posted on 21/12/2011 by Alastair

Machinists Son Excels in World Under 19 Junior Tournament

Wednesday December 21, 2011
For Immediate Release
Oshawa, ON – Ever since he first laced up a pair of skates, Justin Danforth, has had to beat the odds and prove his detractors wrong. In the 14 years he has played hockey the criticism was always the same, he’s too [...]

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IAM Announces Mark Blondin Will Lead New Aerospace Territory

Posted on 16/12/2011 by Alastair

IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger announced today the creation of a new Aerospace Territory that will be led by Aerospace Coordinator Mark Blondin.
“Aerospace industry workers make up almost 25 percent of our union’s membership and work in all corners of North America. An Aerospace Territory will better coordinate contract negotiations and representation duties that are [...]

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