Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a Form BA-6, “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation,” for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year. The RRB will mail the forms to employees during the first half of June. Anyone with compensation reported in 2020 who has not received […]

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Good news for the Machinists Union and millions of workers throughout the United States. President Joe Biden unveiled his highly-anticipated American Jobs Plan, which the IAM believes will create union jobs with good pay and benefits.

A group of House Democrats met with Amazon workers in Alabama, the latest move to support union drives as it tries to get pro-labor legislation through Congress. Organized by Rep. Andy Levin of Michigan, a labor lawyer who worked for years with the AFL-CIO, the delegation will include Rep. Terri A. Sewell of Alabama and […]

In an historic win for working American families, the House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the American Rescue plan yesterday and President Biden signed it into law today. Machinists members from around the country have been calling their representatives over the past few weeks urging them to pass the relief package that secures the […]

Dear Sisters and Brothers: As you know, it appears likely that there will be a contested election for IAM General Secretary-Treasurer. In our proud tradition of union democracy, it is imperative that every member is aware of their right to make their voice heard. With the pandemic continuing to affect our lives, the IAM has worked […]