Uncategorized – IAM837.ORG

December 6, 2022December 20, 2022Uncategorized

December Gun Raffle

31Date Firearm Ticket Name Price 1 Heritage Rough Rider 026 Michael Boehleinn $176.49 2 Benelli Nova 12ga 069 Justin Combs $411.82 3 Remington 870 Express 309 Bob Martinez $323.57 4 Ruger 10/22 303 Steve Galloway $254.93 5 Savage Axis II XP 397 Gary Cotter $421.63 6 Kimber Hunter Pro 6.5 105 Mark Spurgeon $931.51 7 Ruger SR22 303 Steve Galloway $392.21 8 Browning AB3 Stalker 248 Larry Smith $666.76 9 Smith & Wesson SD9 259 Nick Hinkebein $372.60 10 Ruger American .270 244 Aaron Cash $421.63 11 Savage Mark IIF 205 Mitch Jordan $225.52 12 Savage Axis .243 316 Brian […]

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Uncategorized

Boeing Contract SpeedFact

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 […]

December 18, 2021December 20, 2021Uncategorized

December 2021 GDA Gun Raffle

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 […]

August 13, 2019August 16, 2019NEWS, Uncategorized

Have You Registered for the IAM’s 2020 Presidential Endorsement Election?

Who should the IAM endorse for the U.S. president? Don’t miss the opportunity to register to have your voice heard! As you may have heard, there’s a new process that gives the IAM members the opportunity to vote online for a candidate of their choice. To do so, you must register to vote in our endorsement process at iam2020.org. “When presidential candidates call me and ask for our endorsement I tell them all the same thing: If you want the IAM’s endorsement, don’t talk to me—talk to our members,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. “Go visit them, and listen to them, […]

August 2, 2019August 16, 2019SPEED FACTS, Uncategorized

August 2nd 2019

June 20, 2019August 16, 2019SPEED FACTS, Uncategorized

Vote IAM2020.com SpeedFacts

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019NEWS, Uncategorized

Gun Winners as of 4/25/2019

Thank you to everyone that participated in Guide Dogs of America Spring Gun Raffle. Brad Demond Stoeger M3500 Cody Davis Heritage Rough Rider Steven Schultz Ruger LCP Seth Flamm Ruger SR22 Kevin Kline Browning Cynergy Sixto Limiac Sig Sauer P320 Larry Kunza Ruger 10/22 Travis Litteken Savage 110 Joe Gruber Savage Axis II Scott Edger Savage Mark […]

April 3, 2019August 16, 2019NEWS, Uncategorized

It’s Time for Equal Pay

This year, Equal Pay Day is on April 2, 2019. Equal Pay Day represents on average how far into the year a woman must work to earn what a man earned in 2018. The wage gap is even greater for women of color. The gender pay gap hurts working families and our economy “Wage disparity between men and women is an issue that we must all fight to eliminate,” said Machinists Union International President Bob Martinez. “The best way to fight wage discrimination is to join in union. The IAM is committed to raise awareness and help close the gender […]

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019NEWS, Uncategorized

Follow IAM Addiction Services on Facebook

Earlier this year, the IAM launched the Addition Services Program to help find help for members and their families who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. With the launch of their Facebook page, the program now has a social media presence. Please give the IAM Addiction Services Facebook page a like and share it with your friends to spread the word about this useful benefit for Machinists Union members. IAM Addiction Services include assessment, placement into a treatment facility, follow up and aftercare. These services are available to all dues-paying IAM members and their eligible family members. Assistant […]

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Uncategorized

NASCAR Tribute To Labor

Join Us at the fifth annual Chicagoland Speedway Tribute To Labor! PACKAGE INCLUDES: • A Premium Race Ticket in Section D to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 on June 30, 2019 • A Sunday Infield Fan Zone Pit Pass, with access to the Drivers’ Red Carpet Walk, pit road, track and infield lawn access before the race and up-close access to the pre-race concert featuring Lee Brice! ($55 Value) • Carnival in Champions Park June 28-30 – Family-Friendly Rides – All you can ride $20 wristbands – Youth Attractions & Games • Pit Bike National – […]

March 25, 2019March 28, 2019Uncategorized

Election Results

March 1, 2019March 19, 2019Uncategorized

REMINDER! District Election Saturday 3/23/2019

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

January 22, 2019Uncategorized

IAM Members Continue Fight to End Government Shutdown

IAM members all across the nation are engaged in the battle to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. IAM members several other unions recently held a rally at the Nationals Park in Washington, DC where Senate Republicans were gathered for a retreat instead of voting on a House bill to reopen the government. Members gathered at the rally demanding Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to immediately call a Senate vote to end the shutdown. “Tell Mitch McConnell that enough is enough,” NFFE-IAM Federal District 1 President/Directing Business Representative Randy Erwin told the crowd. “Every member of the […]

June 29, 2018June 29, 2018NEWS, Uncategorized

Boeing Super Hornet Appears To Be The New ‘Top Gun’ — Not Lockheed F-35

GILLIAN RICH 5/31/2018 Boeing (BA) may have just received a huge publicity boost for its upgraded F/A-18 Super Hornet, after Tom Cruise tweeted a photo from the set of the “Top Gun” sequel. The photo shows Cruise, who played Maverick in the first “Top Gun” movie, in front of what appears to be a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, instead of the Navy version of Lockheed Martin‘s (LMT) F-35. Boeing didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. The Navy told CNN that it provided Paramount Pictures access to Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, Calif., for the filming of “Top Gun: Maverick.” David Evans, with […]

May 9, 2018Uncategorized

IAM Machinists On Strike Against ULA

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 […]

May 3, 2018Uncategorized

Show solidarity on #UnionShirtThursday

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.