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District 837 sent a delegation of 10 members to the 2023 Legislative Conference in Washington DC. Every year, your District 837 sends a delegation to the IAM Legislative Conference in Washington DC. Your union siblings, meet with politicians across the political spectrum to speak about issues that affect you, and the working class as a whole, however, most of all, we advocate for you, the member. The monied interests have their lobbyists, but you have your union fighting and lobbying for you on capitol hill. Never forget that our union is our voice and through our union we have power. […]

The B-Lodge Executive Board has voted to sell the existing inventory of B-lodge union shirts for $5 per shirt while existing inventories last. This only applies to the old shirts that will be replaced by the new designs that are being ordered. This sale does not apply to A-lodge merchandise or to District merchandise. To purchase a shirt, contact a B-Lodge Trustee or you can purchase your shirt at the next B-Lodge union meeting on the 12th of August. In solidarity.

Reasons to Reject the Contract July 18, 2022 Dear Brothers and Sisters, ELIMINATION OF TIER 2 MEANS NOTHING WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO WAGE PROGRESSION RATE• No improvement to the wage progression rate. Remains at $0.50/hr. twice a year.o The current wage progression rate means on average it would take 23 years to reach the rate range maximum. o Company rejected multiple Union proposals addressing wage progression rates. o Company rejected Unions proposal of zoom to the top of scale after 8 years from hire date. GENERAL WAGE INCREASES COMPANY MISSES THE TARGET!• Year 1 of the contracto $1.50/hr. for those at the top of the rate o $2.00/hr. for those not at the top […]

Tickets are currently being sold for our Guide Dogs of America Gun Raffle. There will be 400 Tickets Sold. Please reach out to your Plant Chair or Steward if you would like to purchase a ticket. Day Firearm Price Ticket Number Winner 1 Heritage Rough Rider 134.99 302 TJ Marsh 2 Ruger SR22 377.99 050 Mike Craig 3 Savage 110 Apex 270 539.99 357 Kendrick Williams 4 Beretta A300 Outlander 719.99 265 Bob Alexander 5 Savage 93R17 251.99 311 John Tinnon 6 Heritage Rough Rider 22 Mag 161.99 003 Roger Hammett 7 Ruger LCP .380 215.99 141 Dennis Vlasak 8 […]

District Elections will be Saturday March 23rd at the hall 212 Utz Ln. Poll are open from 6am to 6pm.

Strike Line Cape Canaveral, FL The first day of a strike always garners a lot of attention; from the media, the community and even union members. But it’s the second day that separates the real heroes. Day two makes it clear who is willing to talk about change and who is willing to fight for it. Strike Line Decatur, AL     “Our members have delivered the reliability and experience that has helped United Launch Alliance create a world-class U.S. space program,” said Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr. “The Machinists Union members at ULA connect the world with our […]

Wear your union shirts for #UnionShirtThursday every Thursday. Post your picture using the hashtag #UnionShirtThursday on twitter. If you are interested in t-shirts from your local lodge please talk with a plant chairman or attend a local lodge meeting. Follow District 837 @iam837.