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A New World Order
October 5, 2007 - Globalization is something organized labor has been talking about for years. But nowadays, the issue seems to seep into conversations around the world, no matter your economic status and many are starting to notice its' dramatic effects.

Financing the Future
October 2, 2007 - House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, doesn't paint a promising picture of the country's long term fiscal growth if nothing changes.

A Call To Duty
September 28, 2007 - National Service or working for a non-profit organization may not be something you think of as a job option. But some people are starting to look at it as a key for developing future leaders.

Sharing Bankruptcy Backlash
September 27, 2007 - Unfortunately, most workers know the hardships of corporate bankruptcy. That's why Congress is trying to pass a new bankruptcy bill to protect the men and women who helped build the organization.

Uninsured America
September 26, 2007 - Families USA, a national non-profit voice for health care, just came out with startling statistics about uninsured Americans. According to their data, the health insurance issue in the U.S. is worse than it looks.

Fresh Faces on the Hill: Congresswoman Laura Richardson
September 21, 2007 - IAM member Laura Richardson is the newest additon to Capitol Hill, representing California's 37th District.

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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Clinton’s “Middle Class Express” Rolls Through Iowa

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) kicked off a campaign tour of Iowa on Saturday in a custom-painted bus called the "Middle Class Express.” Emblazoned with "Rebuilding the Road to the Middle Class" across the sides, the tour started in Cedar Rapids, where hundreds of union members and their families came out to hear Clinton. IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger joined the tour on Monday and along with other labor leaders, has been helping bolster support for Senator Clinton.

Clinton laid out some of her proposals that will rebuild the road to the middle class, including strengthening unions, making health care and college affordable, restoring fairness to the tax system and toughening U.S. trade policy – an issue sensitive to the labor movement.

“I think it is time that we assess trade agreements every five years to make sure they're meeting their goals or to make adjustments if they are not,” said the New York senator. "And we should start by doing that with NAFTA."

“Senator Clinton understands how vital it is to grow the middle class and ensure all working men and women have the chance for a prosperous life,” said Buffenbarger. “Her efforts over the past two days show she is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the middle class is the engine that drives this country.”

Three Wins for the Southern Territory

Workers for Genco Infrastructure Solutions voted IAM yes in Havelock, NC recently. The 46 employees work in a warehouse for military supplies and parts under a service contract. They will be joining District 110.

In Kingsville, TX, six workers at the Naval Air Station voted for the IAM. They service and park transient aircraft at the air station for Management Consulting - MANCON. The workers will be members of Local Lodge 2340 in District 776.

District 112 gains four new members at Republican Parking in Jacksonville, FL. The winning vote comes on the heels of a 53-member win September at Republican Parking. The members work at the airport parking shuttle service at the Jacksonville airport.

“I’m proud of the hard work of our districts and organizers in these wins,” said Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez. “Congratulations to them, and I’d like to welcome our newest members in the south.”

Alliance Report Examines Effect of High Drug Prices

Millions of Americans are finding high drug prices to be a major barrier to maintaining an acceptable quality of life, according to a new report from the Alliance for Retired Americans.

“Outrageous Fortune: How the Drug Industry Profits from Pills” examines the effects of high drug prices and finds since 2001, America’s seniors are struggling more than ever to afford the medications they need to live comfortably and even survive.

Prescription drug spending in 2005 was $200.7 billion, compared to $40.3 billion in 1990, according to the report, which also found at the same time CEOs at the seven pharmaceutical companies with the highest revenues made over $142 million in 2005.

The report also found that many of the manufacturers’ development efforts are not for new drugs, but rather for copies of existing medications, which keep patents fresh and patient costs high.

“Ultimately, the best and most comprehensive approach to providing affordable prescription drugs for all the American people is to create a high quality, affordable, universal health care system, which provides comprehensive services and is based on a sound financing model similar to Medicare,” the report concludes.

“Outrageous Fortune” was prepared by Dianna Porter, Director of Policy with the Alliance’s Department of Government and Political Affairs, for the Alliance of Retired Americans Educational Fund.

Massachusetts Governor Signs Card Check Law for Public Workers

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D) signed the Majority Authorization bill recently, giving public employees the freedom to form a union when a majority of the bargaining unit signs authorization cards.

“This bill is about leveling the playing field between labor and management,” said Patrick. “It affirms the Commonwealth’s policy of supporting workers who should be able to bargain collectively for fair wages, decent health care and on the job protections.”

The Majority Authorization bill was first passed in Massachusetts by both the House and the Senate in 2005, but then-Governor, and now Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney (R) held off until the last minute to veto the bill. The bill was introduced again in 2007 and survived despite tremendous opposition from the business community and state Republican Party.

Massachusetts joins the ranks of six other states that have also passed Majority Authorization.

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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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