The Local is now accepting applications from graduating High School seniors that are children of IAM Local 463 Members for our Local’s $1500 scholarship. Complete information concerning qualifications to apply, application packet requirements and for the ability to complete and submit the application online all you need to do is visit the IAM Local 463 Read more about IAM Local 463 Scholarship: Applications Now Open[…]

IAM Local 463 is hosting a Cereal Drive to help support those in need and we’d love your support! We are collecting: • Cereal •PopTarts • Breakfast bars • Instant oatmeal • Any other non-perishable breakfast items. Donations boxes have been placed in each building with IAM Represented Employees. Cash donations are also accepted! Each Read more about Union Cereal Drive[…]

The Annual Union Christmas Party was held on Saturday, December 6th at the Jacksonville VFW. Festivities occurred on the opposite side of the building from where our Local holds its monthly meetings. On this side, there’s a large banquet hall and a stage where a live band entertained all night. A fantastic meal of pork Read more about Union Christmas Party Shennanigans[…]

Do you want HR to listen to you? Here’s the dirty little secret: HR isn’t moved by emotion, they are moved by risk. If you want your concerns taken seriously you need to use language that signals liability and not feelings. So, instead of saying “I feel uncomfortable,” you would say, “this is affecting my psychological Read more about How to Make HR Listen [Editorial][…]

It’s Party Time! This year’s Union Christmas Party is being held on Saturday, December 6th at the Jacksonville VFW!  The registration form to attend is now active, and you can RSVP now!  Just click the button below! The deadline to register is 5:00pm, Friday, November 28th!  Don’t miss the deadline!    

The IAM Veterans Services Program continues to demonstrate its powerful impact in 2025, helping scores of IAM military veterans receive the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. The program has already helped 57 veterans this year achieve increases in their overall disability ratings, resulting in a remarkable total increase of 1,590%. These Read more about IAM Veterans Services Program Continues to Deliver Life-Changing Earned Benefits to Members and Families[…]

Below are the results of the nominations for officers (Service term 2026-2028) that took place at the regular monthly business meeting held Thursday, October 16, 2025. Positions indicated in BOLD below will be included in OFFICER ELECTIONS to be held December 2nd. Those nominees appearing in non-bolded italics were unopposed and elected by acclamation at the meeting. Read more about Officer Nominations & Election for 2026-2028 Term[…]

Scholarship Competition Overview This scholarship competition is open each year to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada under procedures and rules of eligibility explained in this Announcement. The IAM Scholarship Fund, which is used exclusively to make possible these awards, was established by the delegates of the 1960 Read more about IAM Union Scholarship: Applications Open[…]

Go ahead and make plans now to attend this year’s Union Christmas Party!  This year’s party will be held earlier in the month (compared to last year) as an attempt to not conflict with parties and celebrations that occur closer to the holiday. This year’s party will be held on the evening of Saturday, December Read more about Save the Date! 2025 Union Christmas Party[…]

Congratulations to Sister Boni Jo Boser, Local Lodge Treasurer, for being awarded one of this year’s IAM Grand Lodge Scholarships. Boni Jo received one of the 16 scholarships awarded this year. She was presented her award at the May Local Lodge meeting by our IAM District Lodge Organizer, Brother Jason Kunkel. This scholarship competition is Read more about Local Lodge Member Awarded Grand Lodge Scholarship[…]