Congratulations to Madeline Johnson, daughter of IAM Brother Christopher Johnson, Navigator Instructor on the CAE ATS contract, for being selected as this year’s recipient of the Robert V. Jurasek / Bobby G. Jones Memorial Scholarship of IAM Local Lodge 463. Madeline, accompanied by her mother and father, was presented a check for $1500 by Lodge Read more about Local Lodge Scholarship Awarded[…]
The 2020 Local Lodge Christmas Party has been scheduled for Saturday, December 5th at Cache Restaurant in downtown Little Rock. Entertainment Committee chair Boni Jo Boser is spicing things up this year with a brand new venue, never used for the Lodge Christmas party before. Further details as far as times, registration, menu etc. will Read more about SAVE THE DATE: 2020 Local Lodge Christmas Party[…]
The IAM recognizes this is a stressful time for many IAM Members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IAM Employee Assistance and Addiction Services Programs stand ready to assist Members and their families during this difficult time. Your IAM EAP and Addictions Services programs provide confidential assistant services to IAM Members and family members. They Read more about Confidential & Free: IAM EAP Program[…]
The IAM Communication Department is proud to announce the release of the Summer 2020 IAM Journal. Along with a print copy arriving in members’ mailboxes in the next few weeks, the IAM Journal now has a new dynamic website to showcase Machinists Union members and the amazing work they do, especially during these difficult times. Read more about Summer 2020 IAM Journal Released[…]
In order to protect the safety and health of members and guests in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the IAM Executive Council has made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming 40th IAM Grand Convention, which had been scheduled for Sept. 6-11, 2020 in San Diego. The convention will instead be held Sept. 12-17, 2021 Read more about Machinists Union Postpones 40th Grand Lodge Convention Amid COVID-19 Concerns[…]
Members of Local Lodge 463, in their various work locations across Little Rock Air Force Base, take steps to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19 by donning face-masks while performing on-site work duties. Additional precautions such as frequent hand washing and sanitization of workstations have become the norm. The Local Lodge is proud of Read more about Local Lodge Members Don Face Masks for Protection [Photo Gallery][…]
Because of the current economic and public health uncertainty, IAM members and families who enroll in the IAM’s Low-Cost Degree Program by Monday, May 18, 2020 can complete a bachelor’s degree with no out-of-pocket costs. Get started by calling 888-897-9671 or enrolling online at FreeCollege.goIAM.org. Your union is making it possible for all students who enroll Read more about IAM Members, Families Can Complete Bachelor’s Degree for Free This Summer[…]
The Bylaws Committee has submitted a document of proposed bylaws changes. Per direction of the existing bylaws, these changes must be posted for Member Review for at least 30 days prior to a vote. The posting here (April 15, 2020) serves as that public posting to all Members. Members have been notified via email and Read more about Official Posting: Proposed Changes to Bylaws[…]
Dear IAM Sisters and Brothers, I want to take this moment to address each of every one of you as we deal with this crisis together. There are IAM members who have contracted the coronavirus, and unfortunately, we have lost several of our own Sisters and Brothers to this disease. Now, more than ever, we Read more about IP Martinez delivers Message to Members[…]
The Local Lodge 463 Scholarship application deadline is approaching! Deadline still MAY 31, 2020. Due to circumstances brought about by the current COVID-19 pandemic and CDC suggested social-distancing guidelines, revisions have been made to the submission process of the scholarship application and other required materials such as transcripts and referral letters. These new procedures for Read more about COVID-19 Driven Changes to Scholarship Application Submission Process[…]