Welcome to the official Obie O’Brien Liberty Bell Lodge website. We represent the backbone of the aviation industry, making sure people and goods travel safely and smoothly all over the world.
Services, discounts, and benefits that are available to IAM Local 1776 members.
To assist members and their families through prevention, intervention, assessment, directed care, and follow-up services for problems that adversely impact workers’ lives.
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Disaster Relief Funds are available for members impacted by hurricanes, storms floods, tornadoes, forest fires, and other natural disasters.
Information and resources to recover from job loss.
We are a dedicated labor union committed to empowering workers and championing their rights. With a rich history of advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and equitable treatment, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) stands as a pillar of support for laborers across diverse industries. Our mission is to create a more just and inclusive workplace, where every member’s voice is heard, and every worker’s dignity is upheld. Through collective bargaining, community engagement, and a spirit of solidarity, we strive to ensure that the rights and interests of our members are safeguarded, today and for future generations. Join us in building a better, more equitable labor landscape for all.
Our goal is to help build a stronger union through meetings, benefits, negotiations, representation, leadership, and making sure we provide services to improve the livelihood of members and their families.
With nearly 600,000 active and retired members, the IAM is one of the largest and most diverse labor unions in North America. From Boeing and Lockheed Martin to United Airlines and Harley-Davidson, you will find IAM members across all walks of life. IAM members demand respect and dignity in the workplace. Together, we have been able to bargain for increased job security, higher wages, and improved benefits.
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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is a large and diverse organization, representing 720,000 members across North America. The Machinists Union is the strongest and most democratic labor union in the world.
For over 125 years the Machinists Union has been a leader in setting the standard for higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions for workers throughout the United States and Canada.
Collective bargaining is a process in which employees, represented by a labor union, negotiate with their employer to establish terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, working hours, and benefits, through formal discussions and agreements. It’s a way for workers to collectively advocate for their interests and reach mutually acceptable terms with their employer.
A union shop steward is a trusted employee elected or appointed by fellow union members to represent and advocate for their interests in the workplace, helping to ensure that the collective bargaining agreement is upheld and addressing grievances and concerns.
A union grievance procedure is a formal process for resolving disputes between union members and their employers. It is typically outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the union and the employer. The grievance procedure provides a step-by-step process for employees to raise and resolve their concerns, and it helps to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and consistently.
When a union contract expires, the union and the employer must continue to bargain in good faith for a new contract. In the meantime, the terms of the expired contract will continue to apply, with a few exceptions. If the union and the employer are unable to reach an agreement on a new contract, the union may take strike action, or the employer may respond with a lockout.
Union members should stay informed about the bargaining process, participate in union actions, support the union financially, and be prepared to strike if necessary. Strikes should always be a last resort, but they can be an effective way for unions to pressure employers to meet their demands.
