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'Buy American' Book Bound for 3rd Printing

December 19, 2006 - Florida IAM member Roger Simmermaker returned from a shopping trip in 1994 stunned by the absence of American and union-made products on his local store shelves. The experience ultimately led him to write “How Americans Can Buy America, The Power of Consumer Patriotism.” The book, now in its third printing, is a guide to finding union-made products in the U.S. and a warning about the consequences of failing to do so.

IAM Supports Goodyear Strikers

December 19, 2006 - IAM and other union members showed their support for the 15,000 United Steelworkers (USW) on strike against Goodyear Tire by rallying with the strikers at 150 Goodyear Tire locations throughout North America.

Latest Updates

October 11, 2007 - Keep up with the latest information on the Prescription Drug issue.

Issue Updates

Other

The Alliance For Retired Americans - http://www.retiredamericans.org/

Undermining Retiree Health Benefits (from the Labor Research Association) - http://www.laborresearch.org/story2.php/420

Machinists Gear Up for GE Talks

December 13, 2006 – Local and national leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) met in Chicago, IL this week to prepare for upcoming negotiations with General Electric Co. The IAM leaders agreed to resume their affiliation with the Coordinated Bargaining Committee (CBC), the coalition of 14 unions representing workers at G.E. facilities in the United States.

Machinists Respond to UAL/Continental Rumors

December 13, 2006 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today issued the following statement in response media reports that Continental Airlines and United Airlines are discussing a possible merger:

Thousands Rally for Freedom to Form Unions

December 12, 2006 - The AFL-CIO commemorated International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, with a two-day Organizing Summit and a big rally in Washington, DC for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).

Latest Updates

December 3, 2007 - Keep track of the latest news regarding the Fair Trade issue.

Other

Midwest Manufacturers Bid to Stay Competitive amid Globalization (PBS)

Midwest Manufacturers Fight to Stay Competitive in Global Marketplace (PBS)

Revisiting NAFTA from the Economic Policy Institute

Fool Me Twice? Chamber of Commerce Distorts NAFTA Record, Hides CAFTA Costs

NAFTA at Year 12 ( AFL-CIO)

Jobs Lost Due to NAFTA (state by state)

The High Price of Free Trade (EPI)

Issue Updates

100 Hour War

When voters gave control of the U.S. House and Senate to the Democrats on November 7, their message was loud and clear: It’s time for a change – NOW!

Facts And Figures About Minimum Wage

Federal Minimum Wage Rates And A State By State Guide Of The Minimum Wage

President Bush Orders Rail PEB

December 7, 2006 - President George W. Bush established a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) this week to investigate and report on the four-year contract dispute between Metro-North Railroad and 3,500 employees represented by a coalition of unions, including the Machinists Union, Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and Transport Workers Union.

Kansas Governor Named to Lead DGA

December 7, 2006 - Union members and working families nationwide will have a key ally in an important position when Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius takes over as leader of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA).