by | Nov 3, 2023 | IAM Automotive News
CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2023 – Approximately 60 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Mechanics Union Local 701 working at M&K Truck Centers (Laborforce, LLC) are now on strike for a fair contract in Alsip, Ill. The strike...
by | Nov 2, 2023 | IAM Automotive News
The new Local 701 apprenticeship facility in Aurora, Il., opened its doors to its first cohort of 94 automotive and diesel mechanic apprentices on July 23 of this year. The build-out for the new Aurora facility is mostly funded by employer contributions and government...
by | Oct 26, 2023 | IAM Automotive News
On Oct. 7, more than 30 members and volunteers from Chicagoland Mechanics Union Local 701 recently gave back to the community by volunteering at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a worldwide charity organization in Aurora, Ill. This effort brought together Local 701...
by | Sep 5, 2023 | IAM Automotive News
Last week, IAM Automotive Coordinator Craig Hughes attended a White House meeting to discuss advancing the partnerships between organized labor and community colleges. The National Economic Council hosted the meeting with representatives from the Department of Labor,...
by | May 23, 2023 | IAM Automotive News
The IAM’s Winpisinger Center recently hosted an Automotive Conference with representatives from Territories from across the union. The two-day conference had about 25 participants and featured updates on different industries and employers. Craig Hughes, the IAM’s...
by | May 11, 2023 | IAM Automotive News
International President Robert Martinez, Jr. announced the appointment of Grand Lodge Representative Craig Hughes to the position of Automotive Coordinator. The appointment is effective May 1, 2023. IAM Automotive provides the resources required to meet the growing...
