The Machinists Union is proud to announce the return of in-person learning at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center(W3 Center) in Hollywood, MD beginning August 1, 2021. For the safety of the membership and staff, the flagship union training facility was forced to suspend classes in March 2020. “Education of officers, members and staff has always Read more about Winpisinger Center to Welcome In-Person Learning with Safety Protocols[…]

Congratulations to Gabriel Dickson, son of Sister Susan Dickson (Pilot SME, CAE), who was the recipient of this year’s Local Lodge Scholarship. Gabriel was unanimously selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee to be this year’s recipient. He was presented a $1500 check on behalf of the Local Lodge by President Chris Carr in front of Read more about 2021 Local Lodge Scholarship Awarded[…]

In accordance with Article III of the Constitution of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), nominations for Grand Lodge office for the term ending June 30, 2025 were conducted in January 2021. As a result of those nominations, the following officers were elected by acclimation (without a challenger): Robert Martinez Jr., International Read more about Official Results of the 2021 IAM Grand Lodge Officer Election[…]

Each year, the IAM Grand Lodge Communications department holds a contest to judge the 300+ websites of IAM Local and District Lodges across the country.  They also take a look at electronic and printed Newsletters (our Lodge does not do one) and social media sites of the Local and District Lodges. Local Lodge 463 has stood Read more about Local Lodge Website Wins National Awards[…]

Metcalf Sworn in as DRG Chief Steward At the April Local Lodge Meeting, John “Shaggy” Metcalf was sworn in as the new Chief Steward for the DRG ATS Contract. Brother Metcalf is taking over the role to replace a sister who needed to step down. He currently works as a Training Coordinator in the TRS for Read more about DRG ATS Contract Has New Chief Steward[…]

The Robert V. Jurasek / Bobby G. Jones Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of two of our members who epitomize the hard work and dedication that our brothers and sisters display daily in the work of the ATS. We honor these outstanding individuals by donating a $1500scholarship to a deserving graduate each year. This one-time $1,500 scholarship is Read more about Local Lodge Scholarship Deadline Approaching[…]

The Membership voted at the March 18th Union Meeting to move the May Union Meeting from May 20th (the third Thursday of the month) to one week earlier on May 13th.  This was due to the projected absence of three key Union Officers (two of which being your Recording Secretary and Treasurer who are vital Read more about May Meeting Date Moved[…]

Apply Now for the 2021 IAM Scholarship Competition The 2021 IAM Scholarship Competition is accepting applications. The competition is open to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2021.  Apply for a 2021 IAM Scholarship. In 2020, the IAM awarded 16 scholarships Read more about Deadline Quickly Approaching: 2021 IAM Scholarship Competition[…]

It was voted upon and approved by the Membership at yesterday’s November Union Meeting to CANCEL/POSTPONE this years Union Christmas Party. Even though it may come as a big disappointment for most Members, especially for our Brothers & Sisters working for Kay & Associates that have yet to experience a Union Christmas party, concerns for Read more about 2020 Union Christmas Party – POSTPONED[…]

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[…]