IAM 289

Solidarity always prevails!

Recently at IAM Local 325, Union Pacific Railroad brought in contractors to perform Machinist work at the Jenkes Shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas. After a three year fight that resulted in two arbitration awards in favor of the Union, the Carrier has finally settled the dispute by bringing the work back in house, removing contractors from the property, bulletining a new Machinist position, and paying out $175,000 in claims to the Machinists on the Jenkes Shop roster.

This victory started at the local level. A huge thank you goes out to Local 325 Chairman Robert Roush for enforcing the agreement, staying engaged throughout the process, and working closely with District 19 leadership every step of the way. We also want to recognize APDGC Kenny Krause and General Chairman Heath Jacobs for their work and commitment during this fight.

Victories like this prove one thing clearly: Union Contracts Pay. Strong agreements only matter when members and local leadership are willing to enforce them. The IAM Union continues to invest in developing strong local leadership and a knowledgeable rank and file through one of the only full time union training schools in the labor movement. That commitment is helping build a stronger organization capable of defending our work, protecting our agreements, and winning real results for our members.

Truly sad day for IAM

IAM Union Mourns Passing of Retired Eastern Territory General Vice President James Conigliaro Sr. The IAM Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired Eastern Territory General Vice President James Conigliaro Sr., a dedicated union leader whose more than four decades of service strengthened the IAM and improved the lives of working families. Born on April 2, 1956, in downtown Broo...

Help if you can!

TOMORROW NIGHT - FRIDAY 5/23/25

One of our brothers from Local 695 has been unjustly detained and is being held at the Tacoma Detention Center; please join us tomorrow in picketing and requesting for his release!

Should you need assistance getting there, use the QR code included or go to the Google sheet that was created at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1ka_mbJTNhbEInfdeoFY610ExcYoA2QOleas7WbkUHvs/htmlview

To help with legal fees and assist the family during this time, a GoFundMe has been created as well: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-maximo-home-support-his-family