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BR Gresham Presents MNPL Check For November Elections District 34 BR Joe Gresham presented Candidate Anne Barth, who is running for Congress in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District a check from MNPL.  Ohio Local Holds 17th Annual Ride for the Guide With thunderstorms nipping at their boot heels, more than 300 riders took part in the 17th Annual Ride for the Guide on June 28. The event, hosted by Local 1297 in Ashland, OH, raised more than $10,000 to benefit the Guide Dogs of America (GDA). We are writing to express our strong support for the Boeing KC-767 as the refueling tanker for the U.S. Air Force. IAM, Connecticut Lawmakers Applaud GAO Report The Connecticut Congressional delegation joined with Machinists union members and other labor representatives this week to celebrate the Government Accounting Office’s (GAO) report that cited serious flaws in the refueling tanker competition that led to a French-built Airbus being chosen over a U.S-manufactured Boeing 767. District 15 Reaches First Agreement With Passaic County Prosecutor's Office IAM District 15 Members recently voted overwhelming to ratify a first agreement with the Passaic County, NJ Prosecutor's Office. IAM Members At Flowserve Ratify Agreement IAM Members At Local Lodge 244 voted overwhelmingly recently to ratify a new agreement with Flowserve. Project Top Shelf Benefits Guide Dogs Question: What does a steak house, a cigar store and the IAM have in common? Ohio Machinists Contribute To Area Nursing Homes A group from Local 2159 in Bellevue, OH, this week delivered Nintendo Wii’s to four area nursing homes after members of the local voted to do something to benefit the communities where they live. Machinists Welcome GAO Tanker Report The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed the report by the Government Accounting Office (GAO) that cited serious flaws in the refueling tanker competition that led to a French-built Airbus being chosen over a U.S-manufactured Boeing 767. Eastern Territory Scholarship Winners Three Eastern Territory IAM members and their children make up the three dozen 2008 IAM Scholarship winners and will be following their educational dreams thanks to the IAM Scholarships Program. 57-year member Ruth Cain is Sister of the Month Ruth G. Cain joined Local 475 in Grand Rapids, MI, in 1951 and remains a very active member today, more than 57 years later. Employed at RC Allen Business Machines in Grand Rapids as an assembler and Quality Control Inspector, Cain became more involved after winning a grievance filed by her shop steward in 1962. Machinists, Connecticut Officials Urge Bush to Reconsider Tanker Contract Machinists, business leaders and state officials gathered at the Connecticut state Capitol last week to announce that the Connecticut General Assembly is sending a letter to President Bush urging him to reconsider the U.S. Air Force’s decision to award a $40 billion aerial refueling tanker contract to the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS). Michigan Card Check Speeds Autoport Contract Employees at Autoport Limited in Pontiac, MI, recently voted unanimously to join the IAM and voted 100 percent to ratify a first agreement. The three-year accord features increases to wages, a solid health and welfare plan at a minimum cost to members as well as participation in the IAM National Pension Plan. Machinists at BIW Ratify Agreement Bath, ME, May 18, 2008 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local S-6 in Bath, ME voted today to ratify a 4-year contract with Bath Iron Works, securing wage increases of 3.5%, 3.8%, 3.8% and 4.0% over the life of the contract. Machinists, BIW Reach Tentative Bath, ME, May 14, 2008 - Members of Local S6 in Bath, ME will vote May 18 on a tentative agreement reached today between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Bath Iron Works (BIW). IAM, Labor Turn Out For PA Democratic Primary The Democratic primary in Pennsylvania drew more than 2.3 million voters, continuing an election season of unprecedented turnout in the primary process. Local 1297 Reaches Agreement At Pentair Members of Local 1297 in Ashland, OH overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Pentair recently. Eastern Territory Staff Conference GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. held a day long conference for the Eastern Territory including Grand Lodge, District and Local Lodge Staff. More than 100 Representatives were given a review of the 2007's activities and what lies ahead for IAM members. Member Receives Recognition For Life Saving Actions IAM Local 447 member Jerry Oberymeyer received praise and thanks for his decisive action to save a life. Brother Oberymeyer, a driver for Pumpernickel Express was making a delivery in February when another driver for Pumernickel Express, also making a delivery collapsed. Clark Steel Workers in Ohio Ratify New Contract Workers at Clark Steel Co. in Middletown, OH, who voted last year to join the IAM, are working for higher wages and improved benefits this week after they overwhelmingly ratified a new contract on Sunday with Clark Steel Co. BIW Ship to Honor U.S.M.C. Cpl Jason Dunham Friends and family of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a 22-year old U.S. Marine who sacrificed his life to protect fellow Marines in Iraq, were on hand for a keel laying ceremony at Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Portsmouth, ME. The event marked the start of construction of a DDG Arleigh Burke class destroyer that will carry his name. GLR Rudis Elected DNC Delegate Eastern Territory GLR Bill Rudis was elected as a Clinton Delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC). District 54, Local 244 Union Family Night At The Ball Park The Fourth Annual Baseball Night and American Cancer Society Fund Raiser sponsored by IAM Local 244 in Parma Heights, OH is scheduled for May 23rd at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland, OH. Eastern Territory Brings Home MNPL Awards Hundreds of local and district representatives gathered in Nashville, TN, for the annual awards ceremony to recognize top contributors to the Machinists Non Partisan Political League (MNPL). David Lowell Joins Eastern Territory Staff Eastern Territory GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr., announced the appointment of District 65 ADBR David Lowell as an IAM Special Representative for the Eastern Territory, effective April 1, 2008. The DOD announced in February the awarding of a $40 billion to $100 billion contract for the construction of Air Force refueling tankers to Northrop Grumann and the European firm EADS, which makes Airbus. |
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