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Tell Congress to Pass a “Clean” FAA Bill
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Help defeat a purely political attack on transportation workers’ voting rights. Congress is close to passing a four-year “FAA Reauthorization” bill, but the proposed legislation contains politically-motivated provisions inserted by House Republicans to hamper airline and railroad workers’ rights in union representation elections. These changes are unnecessary and have absolutely nothing to do with aviation safety or job creation.
Shipyard Techs Win Long Battle for Justice
After a long fight for justice, 220 tenacious Radiological Control Monitor Techs (RCTs) at the Newport News, VA shipyard celebrated winning IAM representation after voting for the IAM back in 2009...
IAM’s Connection to Black History Month
The recently released movie Red Tails details the accomplishments and contributions made by African-American pilots commonly known as the Tuskegee Airmen. These famed airmen fought against the enemy in the air and against racism and segregation on the ground. Their patriotism and combat success led to military integration in 1948 with President Truman's Executive Order 9981.
Aerospace Locals Complete Bargaining Prep at WWW
Getting ready for tough negotiations in the fall, two Aerospace negotiating committees met at the William Winpisinger Center for the Negotiations Preparation for Bargaining Committees class.
China’s Unfair Trade Policies Threaten U.S. Auto-Parts Industry
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) has issued a report accusing China of unfair trade policies and actions which threaten future employment in the auto-parts industry. The Report, authored by Rob Scott and Hilary Wething, concludes, “Every one of the United States’ auto-parts jobs is individually at risk from China’s unfair trade practices.”
Transportation Unions Call on Congress to Pass Clean FAA Reauthorization
As part of a consolidated effort to block anti-worker provisions inserted into the proposed FAA Reauthorization bill, 19 transportation-related unions issued a joint statement urging passage of a clean FAA Reauthorization, without drastic and unnecessary changes to the Railway Labor Act:
Despite Attacks, U.S. Union Membership Rises
A new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report shows union membership increased in 2011, despite the year’s historic onslaught of anti-union attacks from Republican politicians.
IAM Nurses in Tennessee Fight for First Contract
The registered nurses at the Golden Living Center in Springfield, TN, are standing up to company officials who are preventing an IAM contract the nurses say will make their jobs better and improve life for the residents at the assisted-care facility.
IAM Members Attend Black Women’s Roundtable Discussion with White House
A delegation of IAM members attended The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s “Black Women’s Roundtable” (BWR) to take part in a panel discussion with special guest Heather Foster, the Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.
Enroll Now for Federal Employees Programs
The IAM Government Employees Department is conducting two programs in the first half of 2012 at the William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Southern Maryland, and the enrollment deadline for both classes is approaching.
Aerospace Territory Adds Key Staff Members
Effective February 1, Aerospace Coordinator Ray Moffatt will become Chief of Staff for the newly-created IAM Aerospace Territory. Moffatt brings significant bargaining and servicing experience to the position in addition to a background that includes service as a U.S. Marine Corp Officer/Pilot and bargaining unit member under the Service Contract Act.
IAM/TCU Leaders Oppose Voting Rights Sellout in FAA Bill
IAM and TCU/IAM leaders issued statements criticizing a Congressional proposal that provides long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding at the expense of airline and rail workers’ rights to join unions.
Indiana’s Republican-controlled House Votes for RTW
Republicans in the Indiana House of Representatives dealt working Hoosier families a major blow this week by ramming through right-to-work (for less) legislation.
Ohio Members Welcome Aid from Disaster Relief Fund
IAM members in Newcomerstown, OH, who were left jobless when a fire destroyed Janesville Acoustics, are getting some much needed help from the IAM Disaster Relief Fund.
IF Metall Leader Poised to Lead Sweden’s Social Democrats
The president of the powerful IF Metall union, Stefan Lofven, is poised to take over Sweden’s Social Democratic Party in a move that would elevate a highly-respected union representative to the top tier of Swedish national politics.
21st Century WPA Can Create Millions of Jobs
Speaking at the Labor Summit sponsored by the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), IAM President Tom Buffenbarger urged a renewed focus on a 21st Century Works Progress Administration (WPA).
IAM Scores Kentucky Organizing Win
In the latest example of workers in the South turning to labor unions to protect their rights on the job, 219 workers at Allsource Global Management at the Bluegrass Station base in Avon, KY voted to join the IAM. They are Material Coordinators for the distribution of military equipment.
Indiana Senate Passes Right to Work: Bill Moves to House
After two hours of debate, and despite nine Republicans and all Democrats voting against the bill, Indiana’s GOP-led Senate voted 28-22 in favor of right-to-work (RTW) legislation. The Senate voted while 10,000 workers, representing the overwhelming opposition throughout Indiana, packed the Statehouse.
Doug Sizemore Honored for Service in Ohio
In recognition of his efforts to improve public transportation, long-time IAM activist Doug Sizemore received the Royal Coachman Award from the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA). In addition to his position as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council, Sizemore served as a member of the SORTA Board for more than two years.
Download the January 2012 IAM Journal!
The January 2012 IAM Journal is now available on the new IAM App.
Get the IAM App on the iPad, Android Tablet and Android Phone. iPhone support coming soon! For information on how to download the free IAM App, click here and follow the links to Apple’s iTunes Store or the Android Market.
IAM Sets Record Straight on ‘Union Stooges’ Ad
The IAM is standing up for collective bargaining rights in South Carolina and across the country with a 30-second TV ad titled “Scales.”
Maryland IKEA Workers Win IAM Representation
More than 350 employees at IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, MD, voted by an overwhelming margin to join the IAM despite opposition from IKEA managers who hired Jackson-Lewis, the well-known union-busting law firm.
Election Begins for 19,000 Agents at United/Continental
Voting is underway in the representation election for nearly 19,000 Passenger Service and Reservation agents at the carrier formed by the merger of United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia.
IAM Contract Brings $30,000 in Raises for Rail Members
The newly-ratified contract covering nearly 8,500 IAM-represented workers at the nation’s freight rail carriers is worth at least $30,000 in increased pay over the life of the agreement, according to District 19 President and Directing General Chairman Joe Duncan.
Judge Orders Ex-Im Loan Guarantees Can Proceed
A U.S. District Court Judge rejected an attempt by Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson to block the U.S. Export-Import Bank from providing Air India with $3.4 billion in loan guarantees needed to secure the purchase of 30 U.S.-built Boeing aircraft.
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