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Something About A Harley
September 17, 2007 - Machinists never say no to the Guide Dogs and most members won't turn down a Harley ride either. For the IAM, Hogs and Dogs just works.

Protecting Programs That Work
September 14, 2007 - The Alliance for Retired Americans is a substantial voice for senior issues and one that may impact the next presidential race.

Congress's Machinist
September 11, 2007 - The IAM has always had some friends on Capitol Hill. But until now, they never had one of their own. On September 4th, Laura Richardson became the first Machinist in Congress.

IAM's Seal of Approval
September 10, 2007 - At the 2007 National Staff Conference held just weeks ago, the IAM endorsed two presidential candidates...Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Mike Huckabee.

Hot Days At NASA September 7, 2007 - Since June 14, 2007 nearly 500 members from IAM's Local Lodge 2061 have been on strike at the Kennedy Space Center. The place that once helped to launch a man on the moon, can't seem to put a fair contract on the table.

Conversations with the Candidates
Hear what the candidates have to say about jobs, globalization, healthcare and the other domestic issues that matter most to you.

Labor Day 2007
August 27, 2007 - For the IAM, Labor Day is a very important date. Not only does it celebrate American workers, but it's a holiday founded by a Machinist.

A Solution to Health Care
August 23, 2007 - It's almost impossible to talk about good jobs and wages without mentioning health care. That's why everywhere you look, someone is trying to come up with a solution.

The Next President...
August 22, 2007 - For the first time in its history, the IAM is making a dual endorsement for candidates in the 2008 presidential primaries. International President Tom Buffenbarger comments.

Will Bush Deny Millions of Children Health Insurance?
August 21, 2007 - You can now add America’s children to the list of potential victims of the Bush administration.

China Threatening to Sell Off U.S. Reserves
August 20, 2007 - For years, the Bush administration and Congress have stood by idly while China’s currency manipulation and unfair trade practices have led to massive jobs loss and a record $230 billion trade deficit.

Blogosphere
August 10, 2007 - The world wide web has changed our lives. First it was email, then came search engines like Google and Wikipedia. Today it's the blogs that are taking the net by storm.

Stealing Our Steel
August 09, 2007 - All of nearly two-thousand IAM members who work for AK Steel in Middletown, Ohio want to see their jobs stay put. That's why Local Lodge President Dan Lawwill traveled to Washington to make sure the U.S. continues to be a leader in the world of steel.

Transportation Makes It Happen
July 31, 2007 - The upcoming elections were at the top of the list at this year's Transportation Conference.

The Next Big Idea July 19, 2007 - Hundreds of young adults gathered in Washington, DC for Roosevelt Institute's 2nd Annual Policy Expo.

Protecting Our Protectors July 18, 2007 - It's been an uphill battle for twelve years, but this week it's over. Now, public safety employees in all 50 states have finally been extended collective bargaining rights.

Trading Our Future July 13, 2007 - If you're in manufacturing, there's no doubt you've seen American jobs go overseas and probably wondered if your position is next to go.

Bringing Back the Jobs July 3, 2007 - For most, having a good job is the way to achieve the American dream. It's how families gain not just wages, but also security. Unfortunately, today's climate of depressed wages and outsourcing is leading many to give up on what was once in their grasp.

National Press Club Welcomes Lou Dobbs July 3, 2007 - For decades Lou Dobbs has been a force in the news business. In a recent speech at the D.C. Press Club, he focused on immigration and why for the first time in history, most middle class parents don't believe their children will have it better than they did.

Wal-Mart's Dealings With China Driving Job Loss June 29, 2007 - Just how devastating has Wal-Mart’s exploitation of cheap labor in China been? Since China’s entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001, the corporate giant’s trade deficit with China has cost the U.S. nearly 200,000 jobs.

Outsourcing Security In the Air June 28, 2007 - According to the Department of Transportation, a decade ago, airlines outsourced about 10% of their maintenance work. Today, more than 60% of aircraft repairs is sent overseas. Some say this is a huge security risk, with no accountability.

With Honors
June 27, 2007 - Last week a group of Machinists from all walks of life fulfilled a life long dream of graduating from college

Fluctuating Gas Prices
June 28, 2007 - For the second straight summer Americans have been faced with steep gas prices at the pump.

Thousands Rally for Employee Free Choice Act
June 21, 2007 - Every twenty three minutes a worker is fired or punished for supporting a union. That is why thousands rallied in Washington this week to demand the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.

Saving Energy
June 14, 2007 - How much is your electric bill each month? What do you pay to fill up your car? Will your kids have to stop global warming? Americans are asking both big and small questions about energy and its future.

Senate Takes Up Manufacturing June 8, 2007 - Union leaders, small business owners, corporate CEO's...this is just a partical list of those who gathered to talk about America's Manufacturing Sector and try to to come up with ways to bring back this industry that once ruled the world.

IAM Voices on the Hill June 8, 2007 - No one knows the issues of workers better than the workers themselves. That's why it's so important for members of organized labor to take their voices to the hill.

On the Machinists Tour
June 6, 2007 - In the last few weeks, the IAM has seen and heard a lot from quite a few of those vying for the democratic presidential nomination. Take a look at some of the highlights from these Machinists events.

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Ohio Car Show Nets $20,000 for GDA

P/DBR T. Dean Wright (blue shirt center) and the "Cruise in for the Guide" Committee.

Ohio’s District 54 and Local 1297 recently teamed up for the second annual “Cruise in for the Guide,” a unique fundraiser to benefit Guide Dogs of America (GDA). Hundreds of union members and area residents showed up for the drive-in event that features classic cars, street rods and vintage automobiles and motorcycles.

The fundraiser was held in the parking lot of Pentair Pump in Ashland, OH, where members of Local 1297 manufacture industrial oil well and field pumps.

“A special thanks to Scott Musgrove and the entire committee for all their work with this fundraiser,” said District 54 P/DBR T. Dean Wright. “Their efforts combined with 2007’s previous events will enable us to present a check for over $20,000 at the GDA Banquet in November.”

Ninety Years of Representing Federal Employees

The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) marked a key date in its near century-long history this week. Ninety years ago, on September 17, 1917, NFFE was created as an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor (AFL).

NFFE became the first union in the United States to exclusively represent federal employees, and was the biggest proponent of the civil service merit system for much of the twentieth century. NFFE was instrumental in the passage of the Classification Act in 1923, which guaranteed equal pay for equal work. NFFE also played a significant role in the acquisition of retirement benefits, as well as health benefits for federal employees, their dependents, and federal retirees. Countless privileges enjoyed by federal employees today stem from NFFE’s efforts.

NFFE left the AFL in 1931, but returned to the AFL-CIO in 1999, when they affiliated with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

“NFFE has accomplished a great deal during the last ninety years, and continues to fight for federal employees each and every day;” said NFFE-IAM Federal District 1 P/DBR Richard Brown. “As our motto states, ‘We work for America every day.’

"When NFFE came into the IAM family," said Headquarters GVP Rich Michalski, "they brought with them a great history of promoting and protecting federal workers' rights, and it's a history in which we can all be proud."

Machinists March with Cincinnati Strikers

From left: AA Dale Hartford, GVP Lynn D. Tucker Jr. and GLR Jim Smith talk with striking members of the GMP.

IAM representatives from the Eastern Territory office in Cincinnati, OH, walked picket lines this week with members of Local 45B of the Glass, Molders and Pottery Workers union (GMP), who are on strike over proposals to eliminate overtime language, cut wages and freeze pension contributions.

Nearly 160 hourly employees at the OPW Fueling Components, who manufacture nozzles and other fuel-dispensing products, have been on strike since early Monday morning.

“We wanted to show our brothers and sisters that the IAM supports them,” said Eastern Territory GVP Lynn Tucker. “We urged them to keep their picket line strong and discussed the possibility of adding a large inflatable rat to remind OPW what union members think of their proposals.”

GLR Cooper Named to Civil Rights Post

Western Territory Grand Lodge Representative (GLR) Steve Cooper has been selected as the First Vice President of the California State Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), by their Executive Board. The state body is responsible for coordinating the activities of all APRI chapters within the state. The Executive Board is comprised of the Presidents of the various chapters within the state. Brother Cooper is currently the Western Territory Organizing Leader for the IAM. “One of our main goals will be to register and mobilize in the African-American community for the upcoming elections next year, and get out the vote for labor candidates,” said Cooper. “I am very proud and excited to have been given this opportunity.”

“The IAM has a strong history of working with APRI, and having Steve Cooper take this leadership role in the organization only further cements our joint goals,” said General Vice President Lee Pearson, who directs IAM activities in the western U.S. Pearson added, “We congratulate Steve for this tremendous honor, and we know he will bring success to his new position.”

Enroll Now for New WWW Classes

The official announcement and call for the 2008 Leadership and Train-the-Trainer programs at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center is on its way to local and district lodges throughout the United States and Canada. New to the 2008 leadership schedule is a Spanish Leadership II class. Leadership programs fill quickly and locals and districts are advised to take action to submit enrollments as soon as possible.

The WWW Education and Technology Center has also released the 2008 schedule of staff and departmental programs. New to the 2008 staff program schedule is an Advanced Arbitration Program that focuses on witness preparation, direct and cross examination, and brief writing. Three programs piloted in 2007 – Internal Organizing, First Contract, and Contemporary Issues in Pension Negotiations – are now a part of the regular staff schedule.

The full schedule of programs for 2008, as well as enrollment forms for the Leadership and Train-the-Trainer programs, is available on the WWW Education and Technology Center website at http://winpisinger.iamaw.org/courselist/

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Announcing the IAM Photo Contest
The IAM is repeating its members-only photography contest again this year and you are encouraged to enter. You can download a complete contest entry form by clicking here.

2006 IAM Newsletter & Website Contest Awards
Newsletter Award entries are judged on Layout & Design, Best Feature and General Excellence. Local lodges and Districts are judged separately.

The goal of the USA is to create an outdoor hunting and fishing club exclusively for union members and their families. TRCP Launches Union Sportsmen’s Alliance

IAM members can now purchase union gear online at the IAM Store.

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Summer 2007

ENOUGH! More than 5,000 union members packed the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to stop the attacks on working families in the largest labor rally since 1991.

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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See who works for you, how the IAM is structured, and what services the IAM offers.
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FlatRateTech is an organization “created for and by Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians solely to speak as one loud voice rather than 50,000 smaller voices.” according to their website The fast-growing site offers forums for Ford customers, technicians and dealers to exchange information.

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Executive Council

Tom Buffenbarger
International President

Warren L. Mart
Secretary-Treasurer

Lee Pearson
GVP Western Territory

Dave Ritchie
GVP Canada

Robert Roach,Jr.
GVP Transportation

Lynn Tucker
GVP Eastern Territory

Robert Martinez
GVP Southern Territory

Richard Michalski
GVP Headquarters

Philip J. Gruber
GVP Midwest Territory