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General Vice President Lynn D. Tucker, Jr.
The Eastern Territory is led by General Vice President Lynn D. Tucker Jr, and his staff. The Eastern Territory represents members in 14 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, and Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
Watch an interview with GVP Tucker
The legacy of a Machinist's grandson, killed while serving in Iraq,
will soon grace the high seas. Thousands gathered at Bath Iron Works
shipyard in Bath, Maine, to watch the mother of USMC Cpl. Jason L.
Dunham, joined by members of his family and the U.S. Marine Corps.,
christen the DDG Arleigh BUrke class destroyer that now bears the
22-year-olds name.
Eastern Territory 2009 IAM Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Eastern Territory winners of the 2009 IAM Photo Contest. Winning photos are featured in the 2010 IAM Calendar. Two dollars from each calendar sold is donated to Guide Dogs of America.
View all of the winners here.
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joined IAM representatives and members
of Local 1400 at Voith Hydro in York, PA, to unveil a report intended
to steer the U.S. towards the creation of 700,000 family-supporting
jobs by 2025.
John Harrity, a 30-year member of District 26 in Connecticut, won the Robert J. Kalaski Award, given in honor of distinguished and effective communication efforts promoting the mission of the labor movement.
"FIRED UP! ... READY TO GO!" Words from President Obama's speech pumps up the crowd at this years Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic.
September 1, 2009 - Hundreds of Pratt & Whitney workers in Connecticut marched from Local 1746 in East Hartford, CT, to nearby Pratt & Whitney headquarters, for a ‘Keep Jobs in Connecticut’ rally and to urge management to reconsider their plan to close the Cheshire overhaul facility and an airfoil repair work center.
August 20, 2009 - Members of Local Lodge 1580 in Wellsville, NY overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year agreement with Dresser-Rand that restores most of the past sacrifices IAM members made to keep the plant operating.
August 18, 2009 - A statewide effort to keep Pratt & Whitney from closing facilities in Cheshire and East Hartford, CT remained high gear this week when more than 40 representatives from the IAM, area unions and officials from government, including the Governor’s office, the state legislature and the U.S. Congress met to formulate plans to keep Pratt jobs in Connecticut.
July, 2009 - Pratt & Whitney this week announced they are “exploring” the possibility of closing the Cheshire, CT, engine overhaul plant and a blade and vane repair facility in P&W’s East Hartford plant. The Cheshire facility employs approximately 850 hourly and salary workers; the Connecticut Airfoil and Repair Operation (CARO) in East Hartford employs about 200 people.
Members of Local 1297 and District 54 in Ashland, OH, held their 18th annual “Ride for the Guide” to benefit the Guide Dogs of America (GDA). Nearly 400 motorcycles participated in the 100 mile poker run.
IAM International President R. Thomas Buffenbarger announced two key staff changes. Effective July 1, 2009, Eastern Territory Administrative Assistant Dale Hartford will work with Guide Dogs of America (GDA) and become GDA director upon the retirement of current Director Jay Bormann. Grand Lodge Representative Bryan Bryant will be the new Eastern Territory Administrative Assistant
The Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists held a charity bowling tournament during their 63rd annual convention in York, PA, that raised more than $3,600 for Guide Dogs of America (GDA).
Big Business Favors Arbitration
American Rights At Work Campaign: Big Business Favors Arbitration
Arbitration is a key part of the Employee Free Choice Act. It’s a fair and effective way for workers to reach an agreement with their employers for better pay, benefits, and working conditions.
Waves of economic nausea rolled across southeastern Pennsylvania this week following news that Harley-Davidson would consider cost-cutting measures that include moving its massive manufacturing facility in York, PA to another location. More than 2,600 members of Local 175 currently build Touring and Softail models at the York facility.
The IAM congratulates St. John’s School of Law student James M. Conigliaro, Jr., son of James Conigliaro, Directing Business Representative for IAM District 15.
The IAM was elected to The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recently.
IAM members of Local 1356 employed at SK Hand Tool Corp. in Defiance, OH, voted to accept a 3-year agreement last week after unanimously rejecting a series of sub-standard contract offers from the company.
Longtime IAM activist and District 98 Directing Business Representative Tom Boger passed away on April 27 after falling ill at the District 98 office.
For many of America’s workers, going to work can literally be deadly.
It is with deep sadness to inform everyone of the passing of District Lodge 98 Directing Business Representative Tom Boger this morning.
Members, activists and retirees at IAM Local Lodge 1607 and 1379 in Upstate New York attended multiple training sessions recently.
Urge Members of Congress and the new Administration to take immediate action to release funds already authorized to continue production of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-22 Raptor. Keeping the production line of this model aerospace program open currently requires no additional taxpayer dollars, and is not a rescue or bailout.
At a press conference in Kensington, CT, IAM members and leaders were joined by Connecticut Democratic Rep. John Larson and Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Dodd, who pledged to fight for additional funding to continue the F-22 program. The F-22 was among several defense programs tagged for elimination by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates at a press conference last week.
IAM members employed at SK Hand Tool Corp., in Defiance, OH set up picket lines after unanimously rejecting a contract offer from the company that would eviscerate the collective bargaining agreement. Members of Local 1356 in Definace, OH, voted unanimously to reject the offer and to authorize a strike against the company.
Despite the technological advances that are reshaping the news industry, the traditional Letter to the Editor section remains one of the most widely read features of any daily newspaper’s web or print publication.
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