Contents

Cover Story: The IAM looks at the unemployment insurance system and its prospects for protecting workers in an econmoic downturn. Reality Checks

Noteworthy
Continental Flight Attendants Part Of Operation Valiant Rescue
Union Members Fight Right To Work (For Less) Measure
IAM Retiree Climbs Everest

We Delivered
IAM Executive Council Sworn In

Challenges Ahead
A Discussion by IAM Vice Presidents

Wharton Welcomes Chance to Serve IAM Members
Alliance Rallies behind Drug Benefit for Senior Citizens

A Strong New Voice for the Retired
Alliance Rallies behind Drug Benefit for Senior Citizens

Winpisinger Education & Technology Center
New Addition Dedicated

Members Learn How to Preserve IAM History

The Winpisinger Center brings together retirees and younger activists to learn the basic skills of preserving our IAM history

Aerospace

New contracts win gains in job security
Blondin named to IAM Law Committee

Transportation
Breaking the bottleneck in airline negotiations
Passenger rage on the rise