In February 2018, Siemens announced they were selling the Dresser-Rand government business and services portfolio and closing the historic Wellsville, NY plant, ultimately putting nearly 250 IAM Local 1580 members out of work. The plant has been operating for over 100 years and the IAM has represented workers there since 1942. Dresser-Rand in Wellsville is one […]

This time of year Guide Dogs of America (GDA) is normally preparing for their biggest event – the Las Vegas Charity Weekend. GDA will miss seeing you this November, but there are some positive ways to make light of the situation. Think about all of the money you’ll save by not going to Vegas! *   No unforeseen checked […]

Guide Dogs of America, the IAM’s favorite charity, has high hopes for 2021 so they’re kicking off the new year with the most PAWSitive calendar you’ve ever seen. For only $10 you can enter into the 2021 Photo Calendar Contest by submitting a photo of your furry friend, along with something PAWSitive your dog has […]

Dear Sisters and Brothers,   Have you served in the military? If so, please take a moment and complete the attached contact information sheet. Please mail completed form to:   IAMAW Veteran Services 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or FAX: 301-967-4590   You may also complete and submit this form electronically online at iam4.me/iamveterans […]

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is an institution even older than our country. The USPS is an independent agency of the federal government, with roots tracing back to 1775. It employs over 600,000 essential workers, including 97,000 veterans, and delivers 48 percent of the world’s mail. Recently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been overseeing the […]

  MTA‘s Plan to Cut TCU Jobs  The TCU considers protecting your jobs, wages and benefits as our core mission. Recently many of you are hearing from your Managers that the TCU is standing in the way of a permanent Telecommuting Agreement. That is not correct, we have been negotiating but so far we are […]