What is a Union?
A union is an organization of workers joined together to form a common purpose, for mutual aid and protection, to engage in concerted activity and collective bargaining, to elevate conditions of life and labor. It is also an organization by which ordinary people do extraordinary things.
Why do you need a Union?
By forming a union, workers provide themselves with the opportunity to secure a legal voice in their workplace and ensure justice on the job. Union members are able to sit down with management as equals and bargain for better benefits and workplace conditions. For some, that might be higher wages and better benefits. For others it might be job security or fair treatment. Regardless of your specific needs, the union is here to help.
How does joining a Union help?
Union members:
- Earn wages, on average, 27 percent higher than non-union workers.
- Are 54 percent more likely to have pensions provided by their employer.
- Are more likely to have employer-provided health insurance benefits.
- Have greater access to apprenticeships and training opportunities.
- Make $1.3 million dollars more in their career than non-union workers.
Why the IAM District 54?
The Machinists Union (IAMAW) District Lodge 54 is here to help you. We have an experienced and motivated staff of organizing and servicing representatives to lead you through your campaign. As an IAMAW member, you’ll have a collective bargaining agreement – a legal document that spells out your workplace conditions and how you are treated on the job. Your collective bargaining agreement will elevate you to an equal footing with your employer and ensure you are treated fairly and your voice is heard.
At the IAMAW, you will find one of the largest and most experienced unions in North America. You will find Machinists in aerospace, transportation, the federal government, automotive, defense, woodworking and several other industries.
Since 1913, District 54 has fought for workers’ rights and the benefits so often taken for granted. Benefits such as sick pay, leaves of absence, bereavement leave, holidays, vacations, retirement security, and healthcare.
Highlights of IAM District 54:
Under the leadership of P/DBR Wright, the District has successfully negotiated a first collective bargaining agreement for every new shop that’s joined the union.
Our staff are all members of IAM District 54 have decades of experience and knowledge in organizing, negotiations, grievances, arbitration, labor law and more.
For over 110 years, we’ve cultivated a network of labor advocates and organizations that rally in solidarity and support our members and the labor movement.
Our treasury is sound and stable, and we prioritize financial transparency by reporting on our finances and spending each District Delegate Meeting.
There are a variety of educational trainings and sessions that you will gain access to as a member, steward, delegate and/or local lodge officer hosted by the District.
As part of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers you will gain access to resources of our Strategic Resources Department, Women’s and Human Rights’ Department, EAP, and more.
