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Fixing Immigration
April 22, 2009 - For more than a century, American society has been described as a melting pot, welcoming people from all countries, races, and religions. But in recent years that phrase has become more criticism than flattery.

Union Busting
April 17, 2009 - According to recent statistics, someone is fired every 15 minutes for trying to form or join a union. If that wasn't bad enough, there's a whole industry working to see that continues.

Flight Attendant Coalition
April 9, 2009 - In the early 1980's, the Flight Attendant Coalition was created. Today, that group is still going strong, looking at ways to better the lives of flight attendants.

A Bill Protecting Organizing Rights
April 9, 2009 - In addition to honoring majority signup, and forcing binding arbitration, the Employee Free Choice Act would also raise penalties for employers who fire, or harass workers who desire to form unions. Hollywood activists, politicians, and economists recently spoke out in support!

Women and the Economy
April 3, 2009 - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate has climbed to 8.5 percent, which means more than five million jobs have been lost during this recession.

Frances Perkins
March 27, 2009 - In 1933, President Delano Roosevelt made history as he appointed the first woman ever to hold a cabinet position. That lady was Frances Perkins and her amazing story as FDR's U.S. Secretary of Labor has once again been brought to light.

Degree Week at NLC
March 23, 2009 - Hundreds of students, including Machinists, are on campus attending the National Labor College’s “Degree Week,” an intense time of study and classes for students taking the majority of their coursework online.

New Recovery, New Jobs
March 13, 2009 - People across the country and around the world are asking themselves, what's going to happen to me in this economy?

Solis Heads DOL
February 27, 2009 - Finally after more than two months of waiting a game of political cat and mouse, Congresswoman Hilda Solis of California became the new Department of Labor Secretary.

A 'Green' Education for Unionists
February 27, 2009 - The National Labor College is partnering with the AFL-CIO to develop the Green Workplace Representative Certificate Program. Union members will be trained to identify areas where employers can save money by going “Green.” For more information please browse the college’s website at www.nlc.edu.

The Future Looks Green
February 20, 2009 - Once upon a time, the term "GREEN JOBS" was a concept for the future. Today, the idea is very much a reality and many say a way to help secure this country's economic standing.

Protecting the Skies
February 18, 2009 - Protecting IAM members and the flying public is priority number one for the Machinists Union's Transportation Department.

Middle Class Forced to Use Food Banks
February 13, 2009 - As the number of job losses mount and as the recession rages on, unemployed Americans are turning to food pantries for support.

Rallying for EFCA
February 11, 2009 - Statistics state that nearly 60 million workers would form or join a union tomorrow if they had the opportunity. Passing the Employee Free Choice Act would guarantee those 60 million get that chance.

Lily's Leading the Way
February 9, 2009 - No matter your race, religion or gender, everyone should be paid the same amount for the same job. With new legislation signed just weeks ago by President Obama, it's now easier to make sure an injustice like unfair pay doesen't happen.

Trade Policy Now or Never
February 3, 2009 - Right now Congress is at work putting together an economic stimulus package. Trade experts say as part of that package, now is the time to start reforming the U.S. trade policy.

Remembering MLK
January 21, 2009 - For many the "I Have A Dream" by MLK is more than just history. It's the idea that together we can do anything. That very thought is what ties the labor movement and the civil rights movement together and brought nearly 1,000 brothers and sisters to New Orleans to help those who need it most.

NWA/Delta Merger: January 09 Update
January 26, 2009 - The merger of Delta and Northwest Airlines leaves many workers wondering about their future. Especially because Northwest Airlines is unionized, but Delta is not. This has workers asking alot of questions.

President Barack Obama's Inauguration
January 22, 2009 - January 20, 2009 was a clear but bitter cold day in DC that will go down in history. Millions of people in Washington and worldwide watched as Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America, making him the first African American to hold the highest office in the land.

Watching Congress
January 9, 2009 - The economy, the War in Iraq, the automakers trouble, the state of America hasn't been in this much chaos since the days of FDR. That's why it's even more important for President Elect Barack Obama and Congress to work together, starting day one.

True Christmas Spirit
December 19, 2008 - For 24 years the spirit of Christmas has come alive in Prince George's County. Especially during the annual holiday food basket program.

Workers First
December 17, 2008 - For 120 years the IAM has been protecting workers. This week at the Center for American Progress in Washington DC, the idea of putting workers first took the spotlight.

NWA/Delta Merger: December 08 Update
December 11, 2008 - Whether you are for or against it, the merger between Northwest and Delta Airlines is happening.

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Sebelius Confirmed as HHS Secretary

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius addressed IAM leaders at the 2006 National Staff Conference in Denver, CO.

By a 65-31 vote, the Senate this week confirmed President’s Obama’s pick of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to lead the $750 million enterprise known as the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. In addition to coordinating the federal government’s response to the recent Swine Flu outbreak, Sebelius will press for implementation of the president’s health care priorities in the midst of the most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression.

“By the middle of next month, the US government will report that over 25 million Americans are unemployed, involuntarily working part-time or have given up looking for work,” noted IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “The longer they remain unemployed, the more help they will need from the Department of Health and Human Services.”

Buffenbarger welcomed Sebelius’s confirmation, despite concerns that Machinists in Kansas’ hard-hit general aviation sector will be losing a strong ally when they need one most. “Governor Sebelius knows the light aircraft industry like the back of her hand,” said Buffenbarger. “Frankly, I would have preferred to see her stay in Kansas. But in my heart, I know that the nation needs her leadership at HHS even more.”

IAM Mourns District 98 DBR Tom Boger

District 98 DBR Tom Boger served as chairman of the Appeals and Grievance Committee at the 37^th Grand Lodge Convention in Orlando, FL.

Longtime IAM activist and District 98 Directing Business Representative Tom Boger passed away on April 27 after falling ill at the District 98 office. Boger, 59, was a 40-year member of the IAM and well known inside and outside the union as the representative for thousands of IAM members at Harley-Davidson’s facility in York, PA.

After joining Local 2367 in 1969 as a Maintenance Mechanic at Philadelphia Mixers in Palmyra, PA, Boger went on to serve as president, vice president, chief shop steward and held the positions of District 98 President and Vice President before being elected Business Representative for District 98 in 1985. In 1993, Boger became the DBR and has held the position since then.

“Tom was a true trade unionist and a champion for working men and women,” said Eastern Territory GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. “He always fought the good fight and could be counted on to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you. The IAM has lost a true soldier and family member.”

Click here for details regarding funeral arrangements.

IAM Photo and Media Contest Deadline Reminder

Don’t forget the deadline for the 2009 IAM Newsletter and Website Contest is May 1, 2009 and the deadline for the 2009 IAM Photography contest is June 1, 2009.

The Newsletter and Website contest is open to all local and district lodges in good standing that have publications that are regularly distributed to members and/or websites that are regularly updated. This year’s winners will be honored at the 2009 IAM Communications Conference in Vancouver, BC. Click here for a copy of the 2009 contest rules and entry forms.

The IAM Photography Contest deadline is June 1, 2009. It is open to IAM members in good standing and photo entries should be of IAM members at work. Winning entries will win a cash prize and be featured in the 2010 IAM Calendar.

Click here for contest rules, entry and release forms. Please read all instructions carefully. Contact the Communications Department at 301-967-4520 for more information.

Enroll Now for Spanish Leadership II

Local Lodges and Districts are encouraged to send in enrollments soon for the Spanish Leadership II program scheduled for June 21^st – 26^th, 2009, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Maryland.

The Spanish Leadership II program covers the same subjects included in the regular Leadership II Program but with all classroom instruction and materials in Spanish. Enrollments in the Spanish Leadership II program do not count against a Lodge's regular leadership program allotment.

Click here for the enrollment forms or contact Anne Wiberg at 301-373-8823.

Inscribase Ya al Programa de Liderazgo en Espanol II

Se hace una invitación a Locales y Distritos a mandar sus inscripciones para la clase de Liderazgo en Español II que está programada para el 21 – 26 de junio, 2009, en el Centro Educativo William W. Winpisinger en Hollywood, Maryland.

El Programa de Liderazgo en Español II cubre los mismos temas que son incluidos en la clase regular de Liderazgo II en Inglés, solo que las clases son instruidas con materiales totalmente en Español. Inscripciones en la clase de Liderazgo Español II no cuentan en contra de los Locales o los Distritos para las clases regulares de Inglés.

Marque aqui para obtener la solicitud o por favor llame a Anne Wiberg al 301-373-8823.

Wisconsin Aluminum Rolling Mill Workers Vote IAM

Sixty production and maintenance workers at the Aluminum Rolling Mill of Koenig & Vits in Manitowoc, WI recently voted for the right to collectively bargain for wages, benefits and working conditions.

"This group really was solid and determined,” said IAM Organizing Department Grand Lodge Representative Bob Anderson. “They need seniority rights, job security and the protections a union contract brings."

IAM Midwest Territory GVP Philip J. Gruber praised everyone involved in the organizing win. "We welcome our new members and thank GLR Bob Anderson along with Apprentice Organizers Brian Jarvensivu and Jan Desmidt for the hard work and dedication to growing our great union."

Deadline Extended for Communicator Course

The deadline for applications for the IAM Communications Department Communicator Course has been extended to May 8, 2009. The course is designed for lodge Communicators who are not publishing websites or newsletters and need help in basic skills such as news writing, internet research, desktop publishing and creating a web page from a template.

The course will be held from July 12 through July 17, 2009 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center at Placid Harbor, Maryland. Contact the Communications Department at 301-967-4520 for further information or click here to download the official call and enrollment form.

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Fall 2008

Millions of Americans braved the cold and the crowds to listen to President Barack Obama give his Inaugural Address. Billions - yes, billions - watched his historic speech on television in hamlets and cities across the globe. No one was disappointed.

The 2008 Convention website is online. The site features updates, travel tips, convention news reports, info for the media, and official convention gear. Check it out.

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International President

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