Tough Times +Tough People + Broken Promises

We would like to acknowledge the struggle and perseverance of the Puerto Rican people who have survived and endured unspeakable hardships placed upon them as natural disaster after natural disaster pounded their islands over the pass decade. The IAM and other AFLCIO unions responded to our members needs after these disasters were over and we are determined to do all we can to help make life for all members and their families better. This documentary reveals the real issues impacting these Americans who seem to have been abandoned in their time of need. 

We Are Union Strong

IAM and NFFE-IAM members who work at Red River Army Depot in Texas are under siege as the U.S. military installation slashes jobs. But as workers face an uncertain future at Red River and other locations, the IAM is helping members regain their footing. Here are Their Stories

North Carolina Machinist victimized by the ravage of Hurricane Florence find gratitude to the immediate response from IAM Headquarters and Disaster Relief personnel. Lives will be altered in ways that may never allow a return to normal but our members are strong and determined to rebuild their lives.

IAM-NFFE members fight back and share their incredible stories. President Martinez has asked that the fight comes out in the FIGHTING MACHINIST, so we are fighting? As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, IAM-NFFE members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. In part one of an on-going series we meet Damaris Miller, an IAM-NFFE member from North Dakota who works at the Veterans Administration.

As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, IAM-NFFE members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. In part one of an on-going series we meet Cassandra Buckhanan, an IAM-NFFE member from Louisiana who works at the Veterans Administration.

As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, IAM-NFFE members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. In part one of an on-going series we meet Kevin Mitchell, an IAM-NFFE member from Montana who works at the Veterans Administration.

As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, NFFE-IAM members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. In part one of an on-going series we meet Kim Valadez, an NFFE-IAM member from San Francisco who works at the Veterans Administration.

As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, NFFE-IAM members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. In part one of an on-going series we meet Lisa Fells, an NFFE-IAM member from Alabama who works at the Veterans Administration.

As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, NFFE-IAM members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. Federal Workers Speak: Reggie Tolbert

As the White House wages war against unionized federal workers, NFFE-IAM members are fighting back by sharing their stories about labor’s pride, power and patriotism. Federal Workers Speak: Walter Pleasants

And then…. there was the longest partial shutdown of the government in United States history