IAM Union urges Congress for full back pay after end of government shutdown

Byaugusta commercialNov 13, 20250 comments7 views

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) have responded to the end of the recent federal government shutdown by urging Congress to provide full back…



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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Augusta Commercial publication area

Byaugusta commercialNov 9, 20255 min read

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers across Augusta Commercial publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.


Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Augusta Commercial publication area during 2024?

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across Augusta Commercial publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
James Quincey, Chairman and CEO at The Coca Cola Company

Coca-Cola Consolidated buys back all shares held by The Coca-Cola Company

Coca‑Cola Consolidated has bought back all outstanding shares of its common stock that were held by a subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, according to a joint announcement made on November 7, 2025.
Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Local 1297 members ratify proposed deal after 11-week Libbey Glass strike

After 11 weeks on strike over what they described as unfair labor practices, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1297 at Libbey Glass in Toledo have voted to ratify a union-proposed agreement.

Biotech lab workers in Chicago form pioneering union with machinists

Byaugusta commercialNov 6, 20255 min read

Longtime representatives of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Chris Tucker and Geny Ulloa, have led a unique organizing campaign among lab workers at Tempus, an AI-driven precision medicine company in Chicago.


Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Augusta Commercial publication area during 2024?

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Augusta Commercial publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Union calls for tougher labor rules during USMCA review

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), which represents about 600,000 members across North America, has urged the U.S. Trade Representative to take stronger action on labor enforcement and job protections...
Laura Madajewski, Principal; Manufacturing/Distribution Practice Leader at

HLB Gross Collins highlights industry expertise in manufacturing and distribution

HLB Gross Collins, P.C., an Atlanta-based certified public accounting firm, is recognized for its focus on the manufacturing and distribution sector.

U.S. Census Bureau releases preliminary data on 2024 school system finances

Byaugusta commercialNov 13, 20251 min read

The U.S. Census Bureau has released preliminary data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances, offering an early look at public school spending per pupil for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as state-level statistics on…


Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Transportation Conference addresses industry changes and labor leadership development

More than 800 delegates from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Air Transport and Rail Divisions gathered in Las Vegas for the 2025 IAM Transportation Conference.
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS

How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in Augusta Commercial publication area during 2024?

In 2024, 71.4% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Augusta Commercial publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council holds 2025 conference in Niagara Falls

IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council members convened in Niagara Falls, New York for their 2025 conference.

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