February 2024

Artificial Intelligence Workers in Chicago Move to Join IAM Union

8 February, 2024 CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 – A majority of lab workers at a downtown Chicago artificial intelligence biotech lab have filed to join the IAM Union. A group of 400 Tempus AI lab workers who use AI to research diseased cells filed with the regional National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday, Feb. 6 to join the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers). Lab workers are seeking

Celebrating Black History: IAM Spotlights Vivianne Simon

The IAM Human Rights Department has taken on its own identity within the IAM, with the sole purpose of advancing equality and justice.  This February, the IAM Human Rights Department is featuring accomplished IAM members of the Black community in celebration of Black History Month.  IAM members being honored for Black History Month are among the many trailblazers in our union. Vivianne SimonNominated by: IAM Canadian Territory In an historic moment on

Local Lodge 1848 in Flin Flon, MB – continuing Service to the Community #IAMAW

LL1848 continues its excellent work this week. Local newspaper, The Flin Flon Reminder highlighted the local’s “Quality of Life” donations made to two Personal Care Homes. These workers are the Trades workers for HUDBAY Gold Mine. Pictured is President Rene Beauchamp, making the donations. “IAM Local 1848 recently donated some quality-of-life items to two area care homes. Local President Rene Beauchamp presented a new bingo machine to the Northern Lights

New and improved contract for LL901 members at OCCU #iamaw

IAM Union members of Local 901, working at Oshawa Community Credit Union ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement means a 11.25% wage increase over three years, along with service recognition wage uplifts for several members. Other highlights included an additional holiday and increases to the dental plan. “Committee members Lori Hunsley and Samantha Harrison did a great job representing the members in this round of negotiations. I would

LL2707 member Daniel Bona wins Commemorative Coins

#iamaw We are delighted to share the exciting news that Daniel Bona, a member of IAM Local Lodge 2707, has emerged as one of the winners of a set of IAM Commemorative coins in a draw conducted on December 13, 2023. Daniel, who works in the position of Die Corrector, expressed his deep appreciation for the well-designed commemorative pieces. Daniel has worked at Kromet International in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, for