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Freedom From Want
September 10, 2008
Freedom from want is another one of the four freedoms Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke about more than 60 years ago. "Freedom From Want" was the theme on the fourth day of the 37th Grand Lodge Convention.

New Dues Structure
September 10, 2008
More than 32 years ago, union delegates gathered in a room like this, changed the financial structure of the IAM. Today, that decision was again in front of this year's delegaes who voted o amend the current financial structure.

HRC Becomes Honorary IAM Member
September 8, 2008 - Nothing seems to bring the Machinists to their feet like Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. She spoke at the the 37th Grand Lodge Convention where she became an honorary lifetime member of the IAM.

Freedom From FearSeptember 8, 2008 - In some of the most famous words ever spoken, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." "Freedom From Fear" was the theme on the second day of the 37th Grand Lodge Convention.

Opening Day for the 37th ConventionSeptember 7, 2008 - Today the IAM opened its 37th Grand Lodge Convention. This week promises a nod to the past as we look for solutions to the problems of the future.

Legally Protecting Our Green Jobs
August 28, 2008 - US manufacturing has lost millions of jobs due to outsourcing. But can you keep that from happening? Some labor advocates are ready for a radical pro manufacturing political agenda, and they want it applied to America’s next economic craze, “Green” energy.

A Plan For Greatness
August 13, 2008 - For years the Machinists have told anyone who would listen that this country's in trouble. Unfortunately, many times these warnings fell on deaf ears.

Spirit Aerosystems: A Conversation With IP Tom Buffenbarger
July 2, 2008 - IP Tom Buffenbarger discusses unique wage negotiations at Spirit Aerosystems.

Hawker Beechcraft: A Conversation With IP Tom Buffenbarger
July 2, 2008 - IP Tom Buffenbarger discusses the latest developments at Hawker Beechcraft.

IAM College Graduating Class of '08
July 2, 2008 - Last weekend 11 Machinists graduated from the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The GAO Says No!!!
June 26, 2008 -
A few months ago, the United States Air Force awarded a U.S. Military Contract to a foreign owned company. Machinists jumped on the issue and the government heard us loud and clear.

Around The Globe June 25, 2008 -
A historic event took place recently at the Winpisinger Center when 37 women from 25 different countries gathered to change the future.

An Agenda For Education
June 18, 2008 - According to recent polls, Americans want to see more training for middle class jobs but the government doesn't seem to be getting the message. The IAM is hoping to help change that.

To All Who Would Listen
June 4, 2008 - It's one thing to talk something and a whole other to take action. That's exactly why Machinists at this year's Legislative Conference took their issues to Capitol Hill, talking to all who would listen.

Mergers, Tankers and Fairness
June 2, 2008 - IAM Members from around the country gathered in Washington D.C. to let the politicians know they aren't going to be silent on the issues that matter most.

The Recession Question
May 28, 2008 - All around the country economists are trying to answer whether or not the United States is in a recession.

Off-Setting the Economy
May 8, 2008 - Owen Herrnstadt, Director of the IAM'S Trade and Globilization Department talks about the topic of offsets.

You Are Not Forgotten
April 29, 2008 - For twenty years the IAM has been observing Worker Memorial Day, honoring those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrafice to the job.

Equal Pay for Equal Work
April 29, 2008 - In a union, workers share the same contract and therefore, the same pay and benefits.

More Broken Merger Promises
April 29, 2008 - Last week the IAM's International President Tom Buffenbarger headed to Capitol Hill to tell Congress that the proposed merger between Northwest and Delta Airlines is going to do much more harm than good.

Delta and Northwest Merger
April 21, 2008 - Last week Northwest and Delta Airlines announced a merger. GVP, Robert Roach Jr. comments on the situation.

A New, New Deal
April 18, 2008 - Just blocks away from the Capitol, a group from the Roosevelt Institution gathered to talk about a new, new deal for the future.

The Sky Is The Limit
April 15, 2008 - For the past six years the IAM has shared a very unique relationship with the students at Aviation High School. Last week these students visited the Winpisinger Center.

Tankers Today, Fighters Tomorrow?
April 4, 2008 - Americans around the country are angry as they watch their jobs and livelihoods go overseas. Most recently, it was the award of a US Military contract to a foreign country. GVP Rich Michalski traveled to Pennsylvania to speak about this issue.

A 'Not So Mock' Negotiations
April 3, 2008 - Many in the labor movement say there's nothing more difficult than negotiating contracts. That's why the Winpisinger Center is arming Machinists with the tools needed to succeed at the bargaining table.

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NMB Backs off Anti-Worker Rule

After months of intense lobbying by the Machinists Union and pressure from Congressional leaders, the National Mediation Board (NMB) rescinded its proposal to make it more difficult for unionized airline workers to retain union protection when merging with unrepresented carriers.

“Due to the concerns and confusion expressed by the commenting parties, the Board has decided that it will not implement the Manual revision proposals at the current time,” said NMB General Counsel Mary Johnson in a memo to all carriers and labor organizations.

“This is a major victory for all airline workers,” said Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr. “This win is a result of a concerted effort by the IAM Transportation Department, Legislative Department, Legal Department, Strategic Resources Department, Air Transport District 143, its affiliated Local Lodges and personal appeals from members.”

Under the current procedures, whenever there has been a merger between an un-represented and a represented group and the represented group has a majority, the NMB has extended the certification of the representative. The NMB wanted to adopt a rule that would have changed the simple majority needed to “more than a substantial majority as determined by the Board,” signaling a deviation from decades-long precedent without any demonstrated need or justification.

IAM Members Hit Hard by Hurricane Ike

The extent of wind and water damage from Hurricane Ike is still being calculated across South Texas and Galveston, TX, where electricity and basic utilities may not be restored for weeks. The number of IAM members affected by the storm is expected to reach into the hundreds.

“I've talked to NASA, where many of our members work, and they've gotten heavy damage. We're trying to get hold of our members in the Galveston area, because we know many have been completely wiped out," said District 37 DBR Preston Brown. "We're still trying to get a handle on what's happened."

The IAM Community Services Department is already working to provide assistance for victims of Hurricane Ike, just as they did in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.

"The proud hallmark of our union has always been the generosity of our members," said Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez. "You've been there for us in the past, and we need your help now, more than ever. Please be generous in your donations."

A formal letter for support will be sent to all IAM Districts and Locals, but donations can be sent directly to the IAM Community Services Department at 9000 Machinists Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Still Time to Enroll for Women’s Specialized Training Class

The Women’s and Human Rights Department is still accepting enrollment applications for the Women’s Basic Specialized Training scheduled for November 16-22, 2008 at the Winpisinger Education and Technology Center.

The course is part of the Women’s and Human Rights Department’s training program that give Sisters in the IAM the opportunity to network and build the necessary skills for more active involvement in the union.

Click here for the official call and enrollment form. For more information, contact the Women’s and Human Rights Department at 301-967-4747. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2008.

Alliance Urges Retirees to Weigh In

The Alliance for Retired Americans is launching ‘Retirees with the Write Stuff,’ a new campaign to encourage retirees to write letters to the editor about Social Security, Medicare and other issues of critical importance to seniors. “It's more important than ever for retirees to make their voices heard in their local communities,” said former IAM International President Kourpias.

Kourpias is encouraging retirees to take full advantage of their local newspaper’s Letters to the Editor section as a means to get their message out to a wider audience. The Letters to the Editor section of a local newspaper is frequently the most widely read section of a newspaper.

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Summer 2008

What kind of union do we want to be? That's the question delegates at the upcoming Grand Lodge Convention in Orlando, FL, will have to answer when the discussion turns to the IAM's 32-year-old dues structure.

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

Warren L. Mart
Secretary-Treasurer

Lee Pearson
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Dave Ritchie
GVP Canada

Robert Roach,Jr.
GVP Transportation

Lynn Tucker
GVP Eastern Territory

Robert Martinez
GVP Southern Territory

Richard Michalski
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