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Machinists Honor U.S. Army on 243rd Birthday

June 14, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

On National Flag Day, the Machinists Union is proud to congratulate the U.S. Army, as celebrates another year in its distinguished history. “On this day 243 years ago, one of the world’s most respected organizations was born,” said IAM International President Bob Martinez. “For nearly a quarter century, the men…

Machinists, Sen. Murphy Call for 100% Buy America Defense Products

June 11, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

The Machinists are joining U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (CT) in a push to increase Buy America provisions for defense products made for the military to 100 percent. The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, would bolster economic and national security and create good, middle-class jobs. TAKE ACTION:…

Boeing South Carolina Flight Readiness Technicians Join Machinists Union

June 1, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

Bob Martinez, Machinists Union International President: “The South Carolina Flight Readiness Technicians at Boeing have spoken loud and clear. They want to be a part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. I commend them for the courage and integrity they have demonstrated through this contentious process. I am asking…

The New IAM Journal is Here

May 27, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

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Boeing SC Flight Techs to Vote on IAM Representation

May 22, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

A group of 178 Boeing South Carolina Flight Readiness Technicians have the right to vote on IAM representation, the NLRB ruled Monday. The board has set an election date of Thursday, May 31, 2018. The Flight Technicians are standing strong in the face of the company’s anti-union campaign, even after…

Proposed ‘right to work’ constitutional amendment heads to Missouri Senate

May 15, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

Proposed 'right to work' constitutional amendment heads to Missouri Senate By Sky Chadde St. Louis Post-Dispatch Protestors line the street outside the abandoned Amelex warehouse in Springfield, Mo. where Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens held a ceremonial signing of "right-to-work" legislation on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The governor and other…

Machinists Stand Up for Worker Freedom

May 11, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr. joined the Senate and House sponsors of the Workplace Democracy Act at a Capitol Hill press conference. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and introduced the Workplace Democracy Act legislation, a bill that would strengthen the middle class by…

Dinner for the dogs!

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

Join us tonight at the St. Charles Texas Road House to support the Guide Dogs of America. Show your server this coupon and 10% of your bill will go to GDA!

Volunteers needed for Day of Action May 12 to defeat RTW (Prop. A)

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

Canvassers will focus on education about Prop. A, voter registration to union members By TIM ROWDEN Editor The Missouri AFL-CIO is holding a Statewide Day of Action on Saturday, May 12, knocking on union members’ doors to talk about Proposition A (“right-to-work”) and help members make sure all their family members…

A tale of two golf courses: one bad in St. Peters, one good in High Ridge

May 9, 2018 by District Lodge 837 Comm.

District Lodge 837 Comm.

DON’T DUFF YOUR COURSE CHOICE when you’re golfing this summer. Sugar Creek Golf Course in High Ridge (left) is the ace choice, offering special low rates for union members, retirees, first responders and active duty and retired military. St. Peters Golf Course and Banquet Center (right) is not recommended, as work…

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