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Below you will find the latest IAM News Releases. Archived news releases can be found by clicking on the 2005, 2006 and 2007 links at the left.
Washington, D.C., March 18, 2010 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) delivered a bipartisan thumping to both political parties as well as the White House in an online survey of workers’ attitudes. But there can be no mistaking their strong opposition to key provisions of health care reform.
Washington, D.C., March 05, 2010 – In the absence of
economic policies that generate 450,000 jobs per month for at least 60
months, the U.S. will remain mired in a recession that will linger for
years if not decades. To give the economy the traction it needs, Ur
Union of Unemployed (UCubed) is calling for the immediate establishment
of a public job creation program far larger than anything proposed thus
far.
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Washington, D.C., January 15, 2010 – The International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), today unveiled a new community
service program designed to mobilize the unemployed and underemployed to better
cope with the stress and pressure of being jobless in America.
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Washington, D.C., January 14, 2010 – Despite the so-called agreement
announced today by various labor organizations, the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) reiterated its
opposition to any health care reform legislation that is funded by
taxing the value of workers’ existing health care benefits.
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Washington D.C., January 12, 2010 - “In spite of opposition
from Delta Air Lines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has scheduled the
first union representation election following the merger of Delta and Northwest
Airlines,”...
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Washington,
D.C., January 11, 2010
– The Executive Council of the International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers (IAM) has voted unanimously to oppose any health care reform
legislation that is funded by taxing the value of workers’ existing health care
benefits.
Washington D.C., December 7, 2009 - International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) General Vice
President Robert Roach, Jr. testified today at the National Mediation
Board’s (NMB) public hearing on the agency’s proposed change to rules
governing union representation elections.
Washington, D.C., December 07, 2009 – The International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed
the unanimous support of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation in the
fight to prevent Pratt & Whitney from closing a pair of aircraft
factories in Connecticut and eliminating more than 1,000 high-skilled
jobs.
Washington, D.C., December 01, 2009 – The International Association
of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling on President Obama to
dissuade Pratt & Whitney from moving more than 1,000 aerospace jobs from
Connecticut to low-cost locations in
Japan, Indonesia and Georgia.
It’s ‘Midnight in America’ says IAM President
Washington, D.C., November 6, 2009 – On the heels of
news that U.S. unemployment had climbed to the highest rate since April
1983, the president of International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers (IAM) today likened the crisis to ‘Midnight in
America.’
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Washington, D.C., October 28, 2009 - The International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today rejected
suggestions by the Boeing Company that the decision to build a new
assembly line in South Carolina was based on concerns over future
strikes by their unionized workforce.
Washington, D.C., August 13, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today took the necessary steps to resolve representational issues for 12,700 fleet service, flight simulator technician and plant protection employees at the combined Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. The IAM asked the National Mediation Board (NMB) to declare that the two airlines are operating as a single carrier with respect to those classifications.
Washington, D.C., August 07, 2009 – The president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) cited the unemployment numbers for the month of July as hard evidence that an additional job stimulus program is needed.
Washington, D.C., July 21, 2009 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today pledged to continue fighting for additional funding for F-22 Raptor aircraft, despite a vote in the U.S. Senate to end production at the 187 jets currently on order.
Washington, D.C., July 2009 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced its support of Richard Trumka, Liz Shuler and Arlene Holt Baker in their bids to lead the 10-million member AFL-CIO.
Washington, D.C., July 01, 2009 – Newly installed leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today pledged an all-out effort to combat the economic hypothermia that is gripping industrial North America.
Washington, D.C., June 29, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced it has asked the National Mediation Board (NMB) to hold a representation election for more than 2,000 fleet service, passenger service and reservation employees of Orlando-based AirTran Airways.
Washington, D.C., June 03, 2009 – Leaders from twenty-three U.S. labor unions, representing three-fifths of the AFL-CIO, took part this week in a two-day conference organized by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) to consider changes that would dramatically reshape and revitalize the 54-year old AFL-CIO.
Washington, D.C., May 8, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed the education and re-training proposals outlined by President Barack Obama following the news that the U.S. economy lost another 539,000 jobs in April.
Washington, D.C., April 06, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today denounced the decision by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to end funding for the F-22, the next-generation fighter aircraft that would have assured U.S. air superiority for years to come.
Washington, D.C., April 03, 2009 – On the heels of today’s historic unemployment numbers, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling for immediate aid to the nation’s gasping manufacturing sector.
Washington, D.C., February 25, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today applauded President Barack Obama’s remarks about the need for lawmakers and educators to work together to give Americans the vocational training they will need to survive and thrive in the new economy.
Washington, D.C., January 29, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today called on leaders of the Boeing Company to end their misinformation campaign regarding the 57-day strike by 27,000 Machinists union members.
Washington, D.C., January 26, 2009 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today called on Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., to reject a campaign by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to strip “Buy America” provisions from the pending $825 billion economic stimulus package.
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Washington D.C., December 12, 2008 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today rejected attempts by a trio of Senate Republicans to deny responsibility for their campaign to force General Motors, Chrysler and Ford into bankruptcy and possible liquidation.
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