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2006 PR Archives
Kansas Machinists to Divide $246 Million
November 28, 2006 - Nearly 4,000 members of Local 839 in Wichita, KS, will divide $246 million in cash and stock following the initial public offering (IPO) of Spirit AeroSystems stock on the New York Stock Exchange.
IAM Hails Looming Landslide in Gubernatorial Races
Washington, D.C., November 06, 2006 –“A massive transformation of the nation’s political landscape is in the making,” declared Tom Buffenbarger, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
IAM Releases Survey Results
Washington, D.C., September 1, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) surveyed workers in five key states about the upcoming elections and revealed broad support for a surprising list of basic pocketbook issues.
IAM Reaches Tentative Agreement With Northwest Airlines
Washington, D.C., May 19, 2006–The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced a tentative agreement with Northwest Airlines covering 5,600 Equipment Service & Stock Clerks (ESSC) at the bankrupt airline.
Machinists Announce 2007 Day of Action
Washington, D.C. May 17, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced it is organizing a Day of Action to be held in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2007.
IAM Slams Whirlpool?s Closure of Maytag Plant in Illinois
Washington, D.C., May 10, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) reacted sharply to Whirlpool’s announcement it was closing its Maytag washer and dryer facility in Herrin, IL and moving the work to its Whirlpool facilities in Clyde and Marion, OH. The IAM represents about 800 production workers at the Herrin, IL facility.
IAM Welcomes U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta to Winpisinger Center
Washington, D.C., May 01, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is providing 28 students from Aviation High School in New York City with a closer look at the transportation industry in the United States during three days of classroom instruction, field trips and guest speakers, including a presentation by Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta.
Machinists Organizing at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
Washington, D.C., March 17, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant near Tuscaloosa, AL are engaged in an all-out effort to win collective bargaining rights for nearly 3,000 production and maintenance workers at Mercedes’ first U.S.-based facility.
Machinists Announce Vote Results at Northwest Airlines
Washington, D.C., March 7, 2006 - Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at Northwest Airlines (NWA) delivered a split decision today on the bankrupt airline’s $190 million cost cutting proposal.
IAM Flight Attendants Ratify Continental Pact
Washington, D.C., February 1, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that an overwhelming majority of Continental Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement reached with the Houston-based airline last month.
Press Release: Voting Schedule Set for Boeing Machinists
Decatur, AL, January 30, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will present Boeing’s latest proposal to striking Machinists for ratification voting on Feb. 1, 2006. Contrary to statements by Boeing, there was no “understanding” between IAM negotiators and Boeing that led to the latest offer.
Striking Machinists to Vote New Offer from Boeing
Birmingham, AL, January 28, 2006 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) on strike at Boeing space and defense facilities in Alabama, California and Florida will vote Wednesday, Feb. 1, on a revised contract offer from Boeing that has “substantive, not substantial,” changes, according to IAM spokesman Bob Wood.
IAM Unveils New Campaign at Halleen Chevrolet
January 9, 2006 - The IAM is launching an air campaign to force Halleen Chevrolet, in North Olmstead, Ohio, to recognize the rights of its workers to seek union representation.
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IAM ACTIVIST CENTER- Tell Congress Drug Tests for Unemployed Are Wrong, Extend Benefits
- Tell Congress to Protect Workers' Rights, Pass a "Clean" FAA Bill
- Tell Congress to Enact a 21st Century Works Progress Administration
- Tell the House to Adopt a Stronger Buy America Act
- Tell Congress to Reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank
- Tell Congress No Defense Cuts
- Tell Congress to Focus on Jobs, Not More Cuts to Working Families
- Tell your House Representative to vote "NO" on the Regulatory Accountability Act
- Tell Congress to Vote "Yes" on These Job Creating Proposals of the American Jobs Act
- Tell Congress to Vote "No" on These Non-Job Creating Proposals of the American Jobs Act
- Tell Congress: Fund the FAA and Stop Attacking Workers' Voting Rights
- Tell Congress to Save Amtrak
- Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas Tell State Lawmakers to Stop Anti-Jobless Bills
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