IAM- Machinist Union
I am the owner of a small shop. I have considered contacting IAM so that I can have a better field of employees to look at. It also opens up some new business ventures if I have the union backing. I have some questions if anyone can help. Will the union back the employer when it comes to new business? Why do good machinists join unions? I looked at the wage card and it was below what I am currently paying my machinists. If IAM is for American manufacturing why are they backing the Dem's? Usauly manufacturing is better when the Rep's are in office. Wouldnt it be better for the union if it is better for the employers? I grew up in a business owner family. All of us always worked hard for our money (60, 70, 90 hours a weeks) so my view of a union has always been poor. It seams to me that the union always views the owner as the enemy.
I would like to hear from someone who is in the machinist union or at least has had some direct experience with them. A fellow employer would be even better.
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