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Commentary from IP Tom Buffenbarger
The IP asks if the long hours and hard work required of Chinese women is what we want for our daughters and sisters.


Noteworthy   
Federal Workers Protest Unfair Rules
Air Force One Fuelers Go IAM
IAM Mourns Frank Souza
Future Auto Techs Compete in Chicago

Bush Plan Threatens Social Security
The President's plan drastically cuts Social Security benefits and leaves retirees worse off.

History Worth Repeating
IAM Local 2450 members work with two former managers of Regal Sleeving & Tubing in a bold attempt to keep manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

Democracy for Tobacco Workers
The IAM's organizing campaign marks an important achievement at the country's second-largest tobacco company.

Transportation
Volunteer Spirit Inspires TAP Program
Honoring 9-11 Hero Keith Maynard
IAM Rescues Retirees' Health Benefits

Aerospace
Boeing Jettisons Wichita Operations
New Contracts at Lockheed Martin