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Welcome to the "Official Web Page" of District 15 of the Machinists Union, AFL-CIO. District 15 is a labor union representing thousands of workers for the purpose of "Collective Bargaining".  Our Membership includes hundreds of different occupations from Truck Mechanics to Black Car Drivers, we are headquartered in Brooklyn, New York with regional locations in Boston MA, Buffalo NY, New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA. 
           District 15 incorporates a number of locals across the Eastern Territory including New England, Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York. These dedicated locals have accumulated approximately 12,000 members making them one of the largest in the I.A.M's Northeastern region. District 15 of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers is led by Directing Business Representative Jim Conigliaro and his Assistant Directing Business Representative Mike Walsh.

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Rally!
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Check out our "Members Page for upcoming events including Golf Outings in both New York and Massachusetts, Rallies, and Monthly Meetings.

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District 15 holds many events to benefit it's members and others in need. We recently have invited our members to attend the Labor Day Parade in NYC, the Long Island Labor Picnic in Eisenhower Park, seminars, Golf Outings and Harley Davidson Fundraisers to raise money for the Guide Dogs of America. If you would like to be added to our e-mailing list for up-to-date information on our events please email JConig20@yahoo.com with the subject "ADD" and we will inform you of future events. Thanks. 

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Top News Stories

District 15 Mourns the Passing of Member

District 15 would like to send their condolences to the family of Peter R. Traficante. Peter was a loyal union member and friend to many. Please click here to visit the Notice for Peter  R. Traficante Jr. Below is a picture of Peter with his family. 

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Son of District 15 Member Wins IAM Scholarship 

Congratulations to Nicholas Palazzolo, the son of UPS Air Hub Journeyman Charles Palazzolo, who has won the International Association of Machinists' Roman A. Mayfield Scholarship and has also won the United Parcel Service's Casey Scholarship. In addition, Nicholas was granted a scholarship to Swarthmore College, which he will attend in the fall. District 15 wishes all the best for Nicholas and the whole Palazzolo family.

Another Victory for District 15! 

District 15 was again successful with an 18-9 organizing victory at YRC, Inc. in Buffalo, New York....read more under our "Organizing" Link. Click here!

 

Streak of Organizing Wins for District 15

Following in the footsteps of last year, District 15 kicked off 2009 with a string of organizing wins that included two First Student locations in Freeport and Hicksville, NY. The new members at First Student are auto, diesel mechanics and fuelers. Employees at Vantage Management Services in New York City also recently voted to join the IAM. See the full article in Imail here. Special thanks to Directing Business Representative Jim Conigliaro, Director or Organizing Vincent Addeo and dedicated Business Representatives Juan Negron, Dave Isabel, and Perry Esposito. Check out the new "Organizing" tab for more details. 

 

Check out our new "Organizing" tab to keep up-to-date with District 15's organizing activity. 

District 15 is Top Fundraiser in 2008

This year District 15 raised $215,000 for the Guide Dogs of America Foundation awardingthem the top donor spot at the Annual GDA/IAM Fund-raising Dinner. We would like to thank all who assisted at the District 15 annual golf outings in both New York and Massachusetts, and all of those who supported the cause by purchasing raffle tickets. After 10 years, District 15 has raised $1,096,701 for the GDA and hopes to continue for many years to come. Special thanks to all of the Business Reps and DBR James Conigliaro for their hard work and dedication in helping those who are less fortunate.

District 15 Workers Celebrate at Labor Picnic

Thanks to all of the District 15 union members and union staff who came out to celebrate Labor Day at Eisenhower Park. Special Congratulations to Local 447 member and New England Motor Freight Driver Jimmy Franklin who won the 50/50 of $600.00 and to Carmela O'Hara, a guest of a 447 member that won four Islander tickets.

Golf Outings and Picnics - Check out "Upcoming Events

Congratulations to the New Member Locations of UPS Freight:
Newburg, NY; Rhode Island, NY; Southboro, MA; Springfield, MA; and Carteret, NJ.