http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9777-state-of-the-union-2012 http://media.goiam.org/01_30_2012_BrookingsSOTU.flv State of The Union 2012 The Brookings Institution discusses the State of the Union 2012: Politics and Policy. Two panels consisting of eight experts analyze the speech and its effect on policy issues. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9757-minimum-wage-vs-living-wage http://media.goiam.org/01_31_2012_Minimum_Wage_News_Video.flv Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage Eight states raised their minimum wage rates January 1, 2012: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Yet, there's still debate over a minimum wage vs. a living wage. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9752-a-story-of-struggle-and-hope http://media.goiam.org/Unemployed_News_Interview.flv A Story of Struggle And Hope Many Americans are hurting in this bad economy! But people such as Maryland resident Mary Hill are speaking out and sharing their life story of struggle, strife and hopefully an employment rebound in this "great recession."\ Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9740-labor-hall-of-fame-honors-working-americans http://media.goiam.org/DOL_HOF.flv Labor Hall of Fame Honors Working Americans The Department of Labor’s Hall of Fame honors men and women who fought for the rights of average Americans. Click above to view a video about the Labor Hall of Fame. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9726-first-point-of-contact http://media.goiam.org/FirstPOC.flv First Point of Contact January 19, 2012 - They are the men and women on the front line at United Airlines.  The first point of contact for many passengers and the reason so many travelers come back to United year after year. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9743-health-action-2012 http://media.goiam.org/01_26_2012_HealthAction.flv Health Action 2012 Health advocates from across the US gathered in Washington, DC for Health Action 2012, a national conference that brought together activists, public officials and private sector policy experts to talk about ways to make healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9742-straight-talk-about-manufacturing http://media.goiam.org/01_25_2012_Promoting_Manufacturing_Policy.flv Straight Talk About Manufacturing Leo Gerard, President of the Steelworkers Union, was in Washington, D.C. promoting policy aimed at strengthening the U.S. manufacturing sector. During a panel discussion at the Brookings Institute, President Gerard also championed the value of a good manufacturing job and its positive influence on the middleclass way of life. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9739-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-observance http://media.goiam.org/MLK_Summary_2012.flv Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance More than 500 community activists and leaders from the labor and civil rights movements gathered in Detroit for the AFL-CIO's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and National Conference. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9741-super-committee-failure-threatens-jobs http://media.goiam.org/Wichita_SP.flv Super Committee Failure Threatens Jobs While the Super Committee worked in D.C., working American's across the nation worry that social security and medicare - programs they paid into for decades would not be there in the end. Now, middle class families wonder - what's next? Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9711-tipping-the-scales http://media.goiam.org/01_20_2012_IAMAW_Scales.flv Scales Scales: Tipping the scales for ALL workers! We win. They lose. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9662-iams-new-leaders http://media.goiam.org/01_05_2012_Leadership.flv IAM's New Leaders 2012 brings new leadership to IAM, along with new goals and challenges moving forward. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9618-you-cant-take-our-union http://media.goiam.org/UcantTakeOurUnion.flv You Can't Take Our Union! On November 15th of this, year more than 180 IAM members at Manitowac Crane went on strike.  The Machinists and the labor movement are showing the country what solidarity looks like! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9619-emergency-unemployment-prayer-vigil http://media.goiam.org/Prayer_Vigil_for_Good_Jobs.flv Emergency Unemployment Prayer Vigil Hundreds of jobless workers and clergy gathered on Capitol Hill for a Prayer Vigil, to support the need for emergency unemployment insurance. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9604-the-time-is-now http://media.goiam.org/TimeIsNow.flv The Time Is Now! December 12, 2011 - For the flight attendants at Express Jet, the time is now! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9580-a-lifeline-for-america http://media.goiam.org/Lifeline4AmerWeb.flv A Lifeline For America Without the help of social programs like Medicare and Social Security, many would not be receiving the care they need to survive. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9585-2011-guide-dogs-dinner http://media.goiam.org/GuideDogsDinner.flv 2011 Guide Dogs Dinner Las Vegas is the site of the 2011 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) banquet, an annual event sponsored by the IAM that celebrates the charity, honors volunteers and raises money for the organization. This year’s Gift of Sight awards were given to three GDA supporters, two of which are from the IAM Southern Territory. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9553-senator-courts-labor-vote-in-campaign http://media.goiam.org/Cardin_GoIAM.flv Senator Courts Labor Vote In Campaign U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a Democrat from Maryland, is running for a second term in office. As you'll see, Senator Cardin is already on the campaign trail and visiting with working families around the state. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9495-fighting-for-social-security-benefits http://media.goiam.org/10_31_2011_SocSec.flv Fighting for Social Security Benefits The Alliance for Retired Americans joined other labor advocates on Capitol Hill to tell Congressional staffers why Social Security should be saved from government budget cuts! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9484-picking-a-president-not-a-party http://media.goiam.org/AmeriElect.flv Picking A President, Not A Party November 10, 2011 - More than half of all Americans are fed up with the two party system when it comes to choosing a President. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9447-introducing-the-iam-app http://media.goiam.org/IAMapp.flv Introducing the IAM App November 1, 2011 - The IAM App launches today!  This new web-based application will enable IAM members to use their smart phones and tablets to read the IAM Journal, act decisively on vital issues, share information with family and friends, and help us organize new members. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9440-cut-a-trillion-lose-a-million http://media.goiam.org/DefenseCuts.flv Cut A Trillion, Lose A Million October 28, 2011 - Cut a trillion from defense spending and you will lose a million jobs.  That's the news coming from aerospace experts and labor leaders in DC this week. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9435-2011-automotive-conference http://media.goiam.org/AutoNewsClip.flv 2011 Automotive Conference The 2011 IAMAW Automotive Conference was held in Florida last week. Delegates shared, strategized and prepared for organizing drives around the country. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9353-a-currency-battle http://media.goiam.org/CurrBattle.flv A Currency Battle October 13, 2011 - Congress is taking a stand on currency manipulation.  A bill passed the Senate and now heads to the House. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9352-a-sad-day-for-the-ftas http://media.goiam.org/SadDay4FTA.flv A Sad Day for the FTAs October 13, 2011 - Although the labor movement stormed Capitol Hill with their voices and their passion to just say NO, Congress passed free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9258-a-yes-for-the-iam http://media.goiam.org/Yes4IAM2.flv A Yes For the IAM September 26, 2011 - For the flight attendants at Express Jet Airlines the answer is simple...YES! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9312-wanting-fair-trade-agreements http://media.goiam.org/FTArally.flv Wanting FAIR Trade Agreements October 7, 2011 - There was no need to shout on Capitol Hill.  Just a show of solidarity because the issue speaks for itself. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9299-whatever-it-takes http://media.goiam.org/WEitTakes.flv Whatever It Takes October 6, 2011 - Now is the time for the young workers of labor to leave their mark in this world and grow the movement. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9292-promoting-us-business-jet-manufacturing http://media.goiam.org/10_03_2011_ITC_Business_JetClip.flv Promoting US Business Jet Manufacturing IAMAW International President Tom Buffenbarger testified in front of the International Trade Commission in Washington, DC last week. He was part of an extensive panel discussing global competitiveness of American business jet manufacturers. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9291-supporting-american-manufacturing http://media.goiam.org/10_03_2011_TrumkaNewsClip.flv Supporting American Manufacturing In a recent speech about job creation in Washington, DC, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka reiterated the importance of domestic support and protection of the American manufacturing base. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9255-only-jobs-can-end-this-grave-recession http://media.goiam.org/CBC_Jobs_426X240.flv Only Jobs Can End This Grave Recession September 23, 2011 - The Congressional Black Caucus discusses the jobs and the grave recession in Washington, D.C. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9235-looking-out-for-delta-workers http://media.goiam.org/DeltaUpdate9_11.flv Looking Out For Delta Workers September 21, 2011 - The fight to protect workers at Delta Airlines is far from over. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9208-would-you-trust-these-economists-to-put-you-back-to-work http://media.goiam.org/Jobs_Bill_GoIAM.flv Would You Trust These Economists To Put You Back To Work? September 15, 2011 - Public policy analysts gathered at the Brookings Institute in Washington, DC to discuss President Obama’s latest speech promoting the "American Jobs Act," a $450 billion plan aimed at boosting the American economy. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9197-exposing-the-pardon-boeing-bill http://media.goiam.org/Boeing_NLRB_751.flv Exposing the "Pardon Boeing Bill" September 14, 2011 - As House GOP members push for passage of the "Boeing Pardon Bill" on Capitol Hill, the IAM is getting the word out, and exposing the proposed legislation for what it is! A pro-business legal loophole against American workers! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9184-a-diverse-house-of-labor http://media.goiam.org/DiverseHOL.flv A Diverse House of Labor September 9, 2011 - The energy is what set the IAM's Inaugural Human Rights Conference apart from others.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9161-everyday-heroes-our-stories-of-911 http://media.goiam.org/EverydayHeroes.flv Everyday Heroes: Our Stories of 9/11 Everyday Heroes: Our Stories of 9/11 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9136-so-everyone-comes-home-safe http://media.goiam.org/ComeHomeSafe.flv So Everyone Comes Home Safe August 30, 2011 - The IAM just finished its annual Safety and Health Conference at the Winpisinger Center last week.  And now, more than ever, these safety representatives are ready and willing to make sure everyone comes home safe from work. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9127-iam-workers-memorial-2001-2011 http://media.goiam.org/WMtribute.flv IAM Workers' Memorial 2001-2011 August 25, 2011 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9103-the-air-capital-of-the-world http://media.goiam.org/AirCapOfWld.flv The Air Capital of the World August 19, 2011 - Wichita, Kansas is called the air capital of the world for good reason.  Because this is where aerospace lives and thrives. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9080-update-iams-journey-to-space http://media.goiam.org/Farewell2Space.flv UPDATE: IAM's Journey to Space August 15, 2011 - This video is a thank to all the members of the labor movement that worked as part of NASA's shuttle program over the years.  Your dedication and service to this great American industry will not be forgotten. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9077-jobs-now http://media.goiam.org/08_12_2011_JobsStory.flv Jobs Now!!! Around the US thousands of people gathered outside Congressional district offices to advocate for job creation! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/9062-hawker-beechcraft-employees-say-yes http://media.goiam.org/HBsayYES.flv Hawker Beechcraft Employees Say YES August 11, 2011 - Wichita, Kansas is known as the air capitol of the world.  So when the 2,600 local lodge members from Hawker Beechcraft say yes to a new contract, it's big news for a city that depends on aerospace to thrive. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8990-same-rules-same-respect http://media.goiam.org/DanvilleIKEA.flv Same Rules Same Respect July 25, 2011 - Even as a Swedish company, IKEA has become a popular stop in the USA.  But what many people don't know is that when on American soil, IKEA is playing by a very different set of rules than when at home. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8986-stand-up-for-something http://media.goiam.org/StandUp.flv Stand Up For Something July 22, 2011 - Ohio Sentaor Sherrod Brown believes it's not about being on the left or right but rather standing up for your values. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8943-discussing-the-grave-recession http://media.goiam.org/07_12_2011_AFLJobsPanel.flv Discussing the grave recession In Washington, DC, the AFL-CIO hosted a panel discussion highlighting the grave recession, and hearing from struggling Americans who can’t find work. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8903-a-cut-above-the-rest http://media.goiam.org/CutAboveRest.flv A Cut Above The Rest June 30, 2011 - It's not your traditional graduating class.  But these men and women of labor share the same characteristics of any student accepting a diploma this season.  They are the future! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8853-just-the-beginning http://media.goiam.org/JustTheBegin2.flv Just The Beginning These are the voices and ideas of the next generation of Machinists who were brought together here at the National Staff Conference in Toronto. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8889-supreme-court-blocks-women-of-wal-mart http://media.goiam.org/06_27_2011_WalmartProtest.flv Supreme Court Blocks Women of Wal-Mart June 27, 2011 - The Supreme Court won't allow at least 1.5 million women workers at Wal-Mart to pursue a class action lawsuit against the company for alleged discrimination practices. Labor leaders, and women's groups aggressively protested the decision. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8870-the-machinists-take-netroots http://media.goiam.org/Netroots.flv The Machinists Take Netroots June 22, 2011 - The Netroots Convention, held in Minneapolis this year, brought together more than 2,000 progressives from every walk of life. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8859-machinists-solidarity-with-striking-air-canada-workers http://media.goiam.org/06_16_2011_IAMAirCanadaStrike.flv Machinists Solidarity with Striking Air Canada Workers Over a hundred IAM members joined the picket line as the Canadian Auto Workers Union who represents Customer Service Agents at Air Canada walked off the job over pensions language. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8855-advice-from-the-field http://media.goiam.org/06_16_2011_ClosingDay.flv Advice From The Field As the Largest Union in the defense industry, it was an honor and a privilege for the Machinists to hear from a war hero on their last day in Toronto as part of the National Staff Conference. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8854-par-for-the-guide-dogs http://media.goiam.org/06_16_2011_OnPar4GD.flv Par For The Guide Dogs It was straight down the fairway for Guide Dogs this year at the 15th Annual Dave Ritchie Golf Invitational. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8852-2011-iam-national-staff-confernce-opening-day http://media.goiam.org/OpeningDay.flv 2011 IAM National Staff Confernce Opening Day Whether the topic is embracing technology, securing pensions, or protecting the next generation of workers.  A look at the future is the machine behind this year's National Staff Conference in Toronto. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8818-fight-back-against-the-citizens-united-ruling- http://media.goiam.org/CitizensUnited.flv Fight Back Against The Citizens United Ruling June 8, 2011 - In 2010, The Supreme Court’s landmark Citizens United ruling allowed unlimited corporate spending on political elections. Now pro-labor activists are fighting back by educating the working class voters! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8798-rally-for-the-sams http://media.goiam.org/Rally4SAMs.flv Rally for the SAMs June 3, 2011 - Two years ago, the Downtown SAMs as they are called, voted to be part of the IAM.  But the company they work for has refused to recognize the union. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8763-rain-or-shine-we-walk http://media.goiam.org/RainOrShine.flv Rain or Shine, We Walk May 25, 2011 - For the IAM flight attendants at Local Lodge 2339N in Newark, being part of a union means being part of a community that makes a difference. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8764-not-mincing-words http://media.goiam.org/NoMincinWds.flv Not Mincing Words May 25, 2011 - To a packed room at the National Press Club in Washington DC, AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka did not mince words when it came to ensuring the future for America's workers. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8753-nmb-looks-at-delta http://media.goiam.org/NMBdelta.flv NMB Looks At Delta May 24, 2011 - The National Mediation Board or NMB is looking into allegations that Delta Airlines interfered during the union representation election. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8737-on-the-hill-its-about-jobs http://media.goiam.org/OnTheHill.flv On The Hill, It's About JOBS May 20, 2011 - At the IAM's Legislative Conference on Capitol Hill this year, members had a full plate of issues.  But it was the jobs issue that topped the list. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8688-moving-mountains http://media.goiam.org/MovingMountains.flv Moving Mountains May 5, 2011 - Finally after more than 40 years, these men, including their 1,300 brothers of the 1968 Sanitation Strike in Memphis, Tennessee are being inducted into the Department of Labor's Hall of Fame. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8687-remembering-the-fallen http://media.goiam.org/WkrsMem11.flv Remembering the Fallen May 5, 2011 - A Workers' Memorial ceremony was held this year at the William W. Winpisinger Center to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8672-answering-the-call http://media.goiam.org/AnswrCall.flv Answering the Call May 2, 2011 - Each time Congress cuts the budget, a social program usually suffers.  For the Machinists and the labor movement, that means, if you aren't already doing so it's time to step up and answer the call of community service. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8626-americas-next-middle-class http://media.goiam.org/NextMiddClass.flv America's Next Middle Class April 20, 2011 - The IAM knows there's no better way to lead than by example.  Especially when it comes to educating the next generation of workers. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8598-a-win-for-workers http://media.goiam.org/Win4Wkrs.flv A Win For Workers April 13, 2011 - A win for one worker is a win for all workers.  After the recent decision of the National Labor Relations Board, labor should be celebrating as six brave men who stood up for their right to join a union are finally able to return to work. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8597-the-price-of-honor http://media.goiam.org/ANrerun.flv The Price of Honor April 13, 2011 - More than a year ago, the MNN ran a story about a group of auto technicians in Orlando who were fired from their jobs because they wanted to join the IAM. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8570-we-are-one http://media.goiam.org/WeR1.flv We Are One April 6, 2011 - On the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., thousands of labor activisits took to the streets in all 50 states to defend collective bargaining. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8561-there-was-a-time-in-this-country http://media.goiam.org/RevKiley_Delivers_LaborInvocation_BCTD.flv There Was a Time In This Country… Reverend Cletus Kiley inspired the 2,000+ Building Trades union leaders and members who filled the Washington Hilton Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8560-women-organizers-making-history-today http://media.goiam.org/04_05_2011_WomenHistory.flv Women Organizers Making History Today Today all around the world women are leading the fight for equal rights. On March 29th a group of women and community organizers in Washington D.C. came together to help bring awareness to those who face oppression. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8549-fighting-for-the-women-of-walmart http://media.goiam.org/WomOf Walmart.flv Fighting for the Women of Walmart April 1, 2011 - In 2000, Betty Dukes, a 54-year old Walmart worker filed a sex discrimination suit against Walmart alleging that because she was a woman, she never received the appropriate training needed to advance to a higher position. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8530-americas-foreclosure-crisis http://media.goiam.org/ForeclosureCrisis.flv America's Foreclosure Crisis March 30, 2010 - Being able to afford a home used to be the American dream but in today's world, that's not as easy as it once was. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8489-the-battle-to-save-public-broadcasting- http://media.goiam.org/PBSNPR.flv The Battle to Save Public Broadcasting March 22, 2011 - Continue to support funding for NPR and PBS. We need voices that are balanced. Some communities will lose access to programing, news and otherwise. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8463-the-wisconsin-moment http://media.goiam.org/WImoment.flv The Wisconsin Moment March 11, 2011 - After almost a month long standoff in Madison, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Republican State Legislators passed a bill nearly taking away the collective bargaining rights for public sector employees. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8433-patients-not-profits http://media.goiam.org/PatientsNotProfits.flv Patients Not Profits March 8, 2011 - For one day, thousands of nurses at the Washington Hospital Center took a stand.  In an organized walk out at 7 AM and an all day picket, their message came through loud and clear. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8397--iamaw-lockheed-martin-negotiations http://media.goiam.org/02_25_2011_IAMAW_LockheedMartin.flv IAMAW Lockheed Martin Negotiations The IAM and Lockheed Martin's relationship date back to the 1930s. Since then the two organizations have demonstrated to the world, that they know how to ensure progress at the bargaining table. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8394-health-care-for-lockheed http://media.goiam.org/02_23_2011_HealthCare_Lockheed.flv Health Care for Lockheed Health Care isn't just about the members, it's about taking care of the family. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8395-retirement-for-lockheed http://media.goiam.org/02_24_2011_Retirement_Lockheed.flv Retirement for Lockheed Retirement is about dignity and respect. And after years and in most cases decades of service, the Machinists working for Lockheed Martin want to know that the company appreciates their contribution to the defense industry. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8396-serving-defense-with-job-security http://media.goiam.org/02_28_2011_ServingDefense_JobSecurity.flv Serving Defense With Job Security With a relationship that spans nearly 8 decades, the Machinists are loyal to Lockheed Martin and that work that is done to protect this nation. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8280-high-speed-rail-with-amtrak http://media.goiam.org/HighSpeedRail.flv High Speed Rail With Amtrak February 4, 2011 - It only made sense for Grand Central Station to be the background of this month's meeting of the House Commiittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8272-feeding-the-heart-and-soul http://media.goiam.org/MLKevent.flv Feeding the Heart and Soul February 2, 2011 - This year nearly 500 men and women of labor gathered in Cincinnati to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8265-what-type-of-country-are-we http://media.goiam.org/FutMidClass.flv What Type of Country Are We? January 31, 2011 - AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka recently spoke at the National Press Club in DC about the future of the middle class and the nation. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8240-ideological-change-in-congress http://media.goiam.org/01_21_2011_TeaStimulus_Shift.flv Ideological Change In Congress January 21, 2011 - The new Congress is in session, and while the Senate still supports working class Americans, the new House wants to cut economic stimulus spending, and many good jobs that go with it. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8209-dc-challenges http://media.goiam.org/DCchallenges.flv DC Challenges January 12, 2010 - Washington DC is a town like no other and yet it still shares some of the challenges facing cities across the United States. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8157-the-nation-needs-a-plan http://media.goiam.org/NatNeedsPlan.flv The Nation Needs A Plan December 16, 2010 - From the halls of Capitol Hill to the living rooms of main street, everyone seems to be talking about the same subject these days.  How can America create jobs but also remain competitive in this global world? Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8142-no-single-solution http://media.goiam.org/NoSingleSol.flv No Single Solution December 9, 2010 - Politicians in Congress have a lot to do and topping that list is how to create long term job growth. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8164-wichita-paves-the-way http://media.goiam.org/PavinWay.flv Wichita Paves the Way December 17, 2010 - When the Machinists and Spirit Aerosystems came together to approach the bargaining table in a new way, it literally changed the labor-management relationship. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8132-labor-union-activists-fight-wage-theft- http://media.goiam.org/WageTheft.flv Labor Union Activists Fight Wage Theft December 8, 2010 - In the midst of this grave recession, the practice of wage theft is robbing workers, especially immigrants, and ultimately affecting the US labor force as a whole. As you'll see, Washington, DC labor supporters are fighting to stop this trend. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8107-fighting-for-unemployment-insurance http://media.goiam.org/Figtn4UI.flv Fighting for Unemployment Insurance December 2, 2010 - On December 1st, federal unemployment insurance or UI as its known by, ended for more than 800,000 workers.  If Congress doesn't act, millions more will join that number by the end of the year. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8106-remember-the-children http://media.goiam.org/RemKids.flv Remember the Children December 2, 2010 - Losing a job changes a lot of things for a family but not just in the financial sense.  New evidence compiled by experts at the Economic Policy Institute in DC say with permanent job loss comes permanent effects on the children in the family. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8098-2010-guide-dogs-of-america-charity-and-banquet http://media.goiam.org/11_29_2010_GDA_Event2010.flv 2010 Guide Dogs of America Charity Golf Tournament and Banquet 2010 Guide Dogs of America Charity Golf Tournament and Banquet Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8086-christmas-in-november http://media.goiam.org/XMASnov.flv Christmas In November November 22, 2010 - For the soldiers and their families spending time recuperating at Walter Reed Hospital, the holidays can be a tough time.  But one man in Hyattsville Maryland and the Machinists Union are making sure they know their service has made a difference in the lives of all Americans. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8060-taking-tips-from-the-swiss http://media.goiam.org/SwissTips.flv Taking Tips From the Swiss November 12, 2010 - Even though Switzerland is only about the size of the state of Maryland, the Swiss are a major trading partner with the USA. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8049-the-scars-of-unemployment http://media.goiam.org/ScarsUnemp.flv The Scars of Unemployment November 10, 2010 - For many families there are serious financial consequences that come from losing a job.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8040-a-wake-up-call http://media.goiam.org/WakeUpCall.flv A Wake Up Call November 8, 2010 - It's voting time at Delta Airlines and there's a lot at stake for the employees. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/8015-the-way-we-came-to-work http://media.goiam.org/Safety2.flv The Way We Came To Work October 29, 2010 - When it comes to safety the motto for every workers should be to go home the way they came to work.  These are the words that the IAM's Safety and Health Department live by. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7978-lifting-us-all-in-minnesota http://media.goiam.org/LiftingMN.flv Lifting Us All In Minnesota October 21, 2010 - The tour is over and the word is out but the works not done.  It's up to Delta employees to vote. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7968-lifting-us-all-in-atlanta http://media.goiam.org/LiftingATL.flv Lifting Us All In Atlanta October 20, 2010 - IAM leaders want to see Delta Airline employees succeed but the Machinists know that can only happen if thier voices are heard and their votes are counted. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7948-the-renaissance-of-american-manufacturing http://media.goiam.org/RenAmerManf.flv The Renaissance of American Manufacturing October 14, 2010 - Recently at the National Press Club here in DC, labor, government and business came together to talk about the state of American manufacturing. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7941-one-nation-working-together-rally http://media.goiam.org/OneNationRally.flv One Nation, Working Together Rally October 12, 2010 - One Nation, Working Together is the theme that brought the Machinists and nearly 200,000 other Americans to the National Mall last week with a message for government. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7911-health-care-legislation-for-911-responders http://media.goiam.org/911.flv Health Care Legislation for 9/11 Responders October 1, 2010 - At US Congress, the New York City AFL-CIO, and pro-labor lawmakers rallied for the long-term federally subsidized health care benefits for Ground Zero first responders. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7896-one-nation-working-together http://media.goiam.org/Ten2Ten.flv One Nation, Working Together On October 2, 2010 theres going to be a movement happening in Washington DC.  Members from nearly 500 organizations including the Machinists will take over the National Mall and loudly let Congress know we're all still fighting for the American dream. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7885-its-about-jobs http://media.goiam.org/PaintersTour.flv It's About JOBS September 24, 2010 - In a cross country sweep, the Machinists joined the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades with a message for the world...it's time to get America working again!! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7884-2010-retirees-conference http://media.goiam.org/RetireesDV.flv 2010 Retirees Conference September 24, 2010 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7776-bite-back http://media.goiam.org/BiteBack.flv BITE BACK Revenge is a dish best served cold. Lucky for us, the November 2nd elections are far enough away for our outrage to become cold, calculating and career-ending for certain politicians. - As America's unemployed become the swing vote in the 2010 elections these votes are going to BITE BACK! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7764-its-worth-it http://media.goiam.org/ItsWorthIt.flv It's Worth It August 26, 2010 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7766-a-grave-mistake http://media.goiam.org/GraveMistake.flv A Grave Mistake August 30, 2010 - According to the Departmemnt of Labor, about 14 Americans die on the job everyday from causes that are entirely preventable. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7738-welcome-jetbblue-crewmembers http://media.goiam.org/WelcomeJETBLUE.flv Welcome JetBlue Crewmembers August 25, 2010 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7727-the-backbone-of-the-iam http://media.goiam.org/ORGmyers.flv The Backbone of The IAM Aug. 23, 2010 - Director of the IAM's Organizing Department talks about the importance of organizing workers in today's climate. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7683-lclaas-past-and-future http://media.goiam.org/LCLAA10.flv LCLAA's Past and Future August 12, 2010 - This years Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.  And no matter the language, the message was clear. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7679-homegrown-hope-helping-a-struggling-middle-class http://media.goiam.org/HomeHelp.flv Homegrown Hope Helping A Struggling Middle Class August 11, 2010 - In the midst of the recession, Our Daily Bread, a Washington, DC area based non-profit organization, is helping working class families in need and promoting American agriculture. The organization is partnering with local farmers to provide families with free food grown right here on "good old" American soil! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7626-good-and-bad-news http://media.goiam.org/GoodBadNews.flv Good and Bad News July 28, 2010 - According to economists the good news is that the US economy is no longer shedding jobs.  But the bad news is that we still have a long way to go. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7625-unemployed-need-not-apply http://media.goiam.org/UEnoAPP.flv Unemployed Need Not Apply July 28, 2010 - As the recession rages, corporations are frustrating many unemployed workers by eliminating them from hiring pools. As you'll see, some HR departments believe jobless Americans aren't worth hiring. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7601-trade-act http://media.goiam.org/TRADEbrown.flv TRADE Act July 21, 2010 - It's called the TRADE Act.  The name is an acronym that stands for Trade, Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7585-merger-summit http://media.goiam.org/MgrSum.flv Merger Summit July 16, 2010 - Last week the Winpisinger Center played host to the first ever Transportation Merger Summit. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7554-word-on-the-ground http://media.goiam.org/WordOnGround.flv Word On The Ground July 12, 2010 - Lately in the airline world it seems like every other word is merger.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7536-fairplanes http://media.goiam.org/Fairplanes.flv Fairplanes July 6, 2010 - Recently, the World Trade Organization or the WTO made a ruling that could change the immediate future of the Aerospace Industry here in the United States. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7491-2010-nlc-graduates http://media.goiam.org/NLC10.flv 2010 NLC Graduates June 29, 2010 - Alot of the nearly 20 Machinists members who graduated on June 26, 2010 felt gratitude both for their union and the opportunity provided by the IAM. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7454-next-up-generation http://media.goiam.org/NextUp.flv "NEXT UP" Generation June 15, 2010 - Recently the AFL-CIO held its first Young Workers Summit in Washington, DC.  The conference drew hundreds of young activists with the ideas and the drive to change and grow the labor movement. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7446-americas-devastated-labor-force-comes-to-congress http://media.goiam.org/JblessAmer.flv America's Devastated Labor Force Comes To Congress June 15, 2010 - Members of the US House of Representatives held a hearing to listen to first-hand accounts of pain and suffering felt by jobless Americans. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7422-one-voice-for-jobs http://media.goiam.org/1voice4jobs.flv One Voice For Jobs June 9, 2010 - When there are jobs at stake and Americans out of work, the labor movement organizes both inside and out. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7412-the-tipping-point http://media.goiam.org/TipnPoint.flv The Tipping Point June 8, 2010 - Many Americans are upset with the economy and the government.  Maybe that comes as no surprise but the AFL-CIO and thier allies are working to change that. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7398-tell-congress-you-want-wall-street-reform http://media.goiam.org/WSreform.flv Tell Congress You Want Wall Street Reform June 4, 2010 - As Congress considers a finiancial reform bill, President Obama's supporters, and organized labor leaders are keeping the heat on Capitol Hill! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7385-keeping-a-close-eye http://media.goiam.org/KeepCloseEye.flv Keeping A Close Eye June 2, 2010 - While the IAM works to take care of the employees of the Delta/Northwest merger, two other airlines, United and Continental have decided to partner as well. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7384-delta-doings http://media.goiam.org/DeltaDoings.flv Delta Doings June 2, 2010 - The IAM is looking after Delta workers around the country, making sure employees don't lose as a result of the Delta/Northwest merger. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7349-setting-the-standard http://media.goiam.org/AHS10.flv Setting The Standard May 25, 2010 - The IAM's partnership with Aviation High School has become a gleaming gem in the Machinists portfolio.  Now it's time to take it one step further and make the program a success throughout the country. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7330-showdown-on-k-street http://media.goiam.org/KstShowdown.flv Showdown on K Street May 20, 2010 - Thousands rallied earlier this week in Washington, DC to support the millions of unemployed Americans. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7321-powerful-senator-hails-ucubed-as-a-social-success http://media.goiam.org/HarkinUcubed.flv Powerful Senator Hails UCubed As A Social Success May 20, 2010 -  Recently in Washington, DC, Health Education Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee Chairman, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) discussed his own experiences with UCubed, and touted the site as one of our country’s premier agents for economic and political action! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7320-a-solid-boost-for-space http://media.goiam.org/Boost4Space.flv A Solid Boost For Space May 20, 2010 - During this year's Legislative Conference a group of Machinists from NASA made their voices heard on Capitol Hill about the importance of continuing the space program. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7316-politics-makes-a-difference http://media.goiam.org/LC2010.flv Politics Makes A Difference May 19, 2010 - Each year the Machinists find themselves in Washington, DC for the Legislative Conference.  It's about giving the issues of workers identity and letting lawmakers know, labor is the voice of America. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7305-losing-it-all-to-auto-nation http://media.goiam.org/AutoNation.flv Losing It All To Auto Nation May 17, 2010 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7303-our-turn-watch-ucubeds-gotv-ad-for-pennsylvania http://media.goiam.org/U3_PA_AD.flv Our Turn – Watch UCubed’s GOTV Ad for Pennsylvania With 629,000 unemployed (officially) and three times that number suffering through this Grave Recession, the Keystone State mirrors what is happening all across America. And Our Turn reflects the simmering rage of unemployed and underemployed everywhere. If you like Our Turn, please forward this to your friends. Urge them to join UCubed and our fight to put America back to work. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7300-machinists-pay-tribute-to-vietnam-veterans- http://media.goiam.org/VietnamMem.flv Machinists Pay Tribute to Vietnam Veterans May 11, 2010 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) this week paid special tribute to the IAM at a ceremony held on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7273-good-jobs-green-jobs http://media.goiam.org/GoodJobsGreenJobs.flv Good Jobs, Green Jobs May 10, 2010 - Going green is changing the way we live.  Many say it's about saving our globe and possible our economy too. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7268-ucubed-gains-traction-at-iam-national-staff-conference http://media.goiam.org/U3sc10.flv UCubed Gains Traction at IAM National Staff Conference May 7, 2010 - At the 2010 IAM National Staff Conference, Acting Executive Director of UCubed, Rick Sloan, addressed the 600 delegates in attendance. As you’ll see, he discusses the importance of UCubed, and motivates attendees to use this powerful online tool as a way to engage unemployed Americans. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7249-united-continental-flying-together http://media.goiam.org/Flying2gether.flv United, Continental Flying Together? May 4, 2010 - Although many knew it was coming, it's official this week.  United and Continental Airlines have announced their intention to merge. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7224-whatever-it-takes http://media.goiam.org/SCdayFour.flv Whatever It Takes In a city that's lost more than one million jobs in the last few years, it made sense that this was the place the IAM staff met this year to talk about the future and what's in store for the IAM. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7203-houston-we-have-a-message http://media.goiam.org/SCdayOne.flv Houston We Have A Message April 25, 2010 Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7197-working-class-voter-frustration-at-the-polls http://media.goiam.org/VoterFrust.flv Working-Class Voter Frustration at the Polls April 23, 2010 - As frustration and anger grow due to a slow economy, Democrats in Congress are worried voters may take that frustration out at the polls during the midterm elections. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7198-no-ordinary-teenagers http://media.goiam.org/Skills10.flv No Ordinary Teenagers April 23, 2010 - These aren't your ordinary teenagers.  I mean, they are still learning science, computers, math and physics.  These young adults would rather put their skills to use under the hood of car a instead of in front of a classroom. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7130-making-wia-work http://media.goiam.org/WIA.flv Making WIA Work April 9, 2010 - In 1998, President Clinton signed into law the Workforce Investment Act or WIA.  Legislation creating a national workforce preparation and employment system to help both job seekers and employers.  But recent studies show that more needs to be done to make WIA work for women. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7120-this-may-surprise-you http://media.goiam.org/JobNumImprove.flv This May Surprise You April 8, 2010 - The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a bit of good news this week.  The numbers show there's improvement from last year on the job front but that the U.S. still has a long way to go. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7099-a-step-in-the-right-direction http://media.goiam.org/HC_RockHare.flv A Step In The Right Direction April 1, 2010 - The last few weeks have been a whirwind for healthcare.  Although the bill that left capitol hill wasn't exactly what labor hoped, it's definitely a step in the right direction.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7088-a-new-business-model http://media.goiam.org/NewBusiMdl.flv A New Business Model March 29, 2010 - The future of the Aerospace industry is being redefined in Wichita, Kansas as the Machinists and Spirit AeroSystems embark on a new way of doing business. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7042-no-work-but-hope http://media.goiam.org/NoWorkButHope.flv No Work, But Hope March 19, 2010 - On Capitol Hill this week the Congressional Black Caucus held a hearing called "Out of Work But Not Out of Hope."  The focus was on the unemployed. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7030-a-delta-update http://media.goiam.org/DeltaUpdate3_18.flv A Delta Update March 18, 2010 - Many Delta Airlines employees are starting to realize that the IAM may be a very good idea. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7023-chinas-cheating http://media.goiam.org/ChinaCheats.flv China's Cheating March 17, 2010 - Currency manipulation is a difficult topic.  But in its simplest form it basically means a country deliberately undervalues its currency so that it can increase its exports, while decreasing imports. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7012-beaten-down-by-a-grave-recession http://media.goiam.org/GraveRecession.flv Beaten Down By A Grave Recession March 15, 2010 - As the recession continues, some middle-class Americans have broken down emotionally and psychologically. As you’ll see in this news video, depression and suicide threats are on the rise in this poor economy. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/7000-health-cares-crime-scene http://media.goiam.org/HCcrimeScene.flv Health Care's Crime Scene March 11, 2010 - Thousands gathered recently in DC with a very clear message to the insurance industry.  Now is the time for health care reform! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6977-tanker-decision-in-the-wings http://media.goiam.org/TankerDecision.flv Tanker Decision in the Wings March 5, 2010 - If it's a USAF Refueling Tanker that needs to be built, many believe it should be done on United States soil by American workers. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6928-faces-of-the-space-coast http://media.goiam.org/SpaceCoastFaces.flv Faces of the Space Coast March 2, 2010 - Since its inception, the American Space Program has been idolized around the world.  That one small step was a giant leap for mankind and for the Machinists.  But the IAM worries this could be the end as NASA plans to stop flying shuttles by the end of 2010. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6921-the-man-behind-the-labor-film-movement http://media.goiam.org/ManBehindLFF.flv The Man Behind the Labor Film Movement February 26, 2010 - As American economic troubles continue, a Washington, DC based labor activist is pursuing his passion by operating a film festival that’s showcasing movies about the crisis, the union movement, and daily life of working-class people. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6896-nations-chief-performance-officer http://media.goiam.org/NationsCPO.flv Nation's Chief Performance Officer February 23, 2010 - Experts and the public are on the same page in believing we need a government that work efficiently and effectively. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6879-keeping-nummi-open http://media.goiam.org/KpnNUMMIopen.flv Keeping NUMMI Open February 17, 2010 - Last year workers at the Toyota owned NUMMI plant in Fremont, California were told the factory was closing.  Today, UAW Members Across the Nation are working to make sure that doesn't happen. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6822-talk-loud-talk-proud http://media.goiam.org/TlkLoudProud.flv Talk Loud, Talk Proud February 3, 2010 - It's the second most common cancer found in women and it's almost 100% preventable. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6821-a-strong-message-for-congress-jobs-now http://media.goiam.org/Mssg4Congress.flv A Strong Message for Congress: Jobs Now February 3, 2010 - The recent Republican win in the race for a Massachusetts Senate seat, which belonged to Sen. Ted Kennedy for decades, sent shockwaves throughout the Democratic Party. Surprisingly labor voters there sent a strong message to pro-labor Democrats in Congress, that Americans expect them to deliver on working-class promises now…or else! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6767-a-day-on http://media.goiam.org/AdayOn.flv A Day "On" January 26, 2010 - Many union members won't take a day off like the Martin Luther King holiday.  Rather, a lot of them take a day on...volunteering and giving back to those communities that have given them so much. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6749-they-sat-so-we-could-stand http://media.goiam.org/GreensboroPioneers.flv They Sat, So We Could Stand January 22, 2010 - Nearly 50 years ago in Greensboro, North Carolina, a movement began that changed America.  Forever linking together the Civil Rights and Labor Movements. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6709-ucubed http://media.goiam.org/ucubed.flv UCubed January 15th, 2009 - You lost your job. You're not alone. 31 million Americans face the same challenges. You want your job back. You want your life back. But you can't do it alone. Neither can anyone else. You all need each other. That's what UCubed is here to do: Help you and 31 million other Americans organize, work together and get back to work. Let UCubed help you connect. Form a cube, and multipy your political and economic power by 6. Then by 36. Eventually, by 31 million. Take Control. On January 15th go to http://www.unionofunemployed.com to learn more and join! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6695-ucubed http://media.goiam.org/ShowUs.flv Show Us, Don't Tell Us January 13, 2010 - The AFL-CIO's President, Richard Trumka, spoke at the National Press Club in Washington this week to let lawmakers know that America's working class is tired of talk and ready for action. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6648-too-many-thorns http://media.goiam.org/2ManyThorns.flv Too Many Thorns January 8, 2009 - The cut flower industry is, well, blooming.  That's good news for company owners and even consumers but for workers it means more risk, longer hours and less pay. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6647-preparing-women-machinists-for-leadership http://media.goiam.org/WomensBasic.flv Preparing Women Machinists for Leadership Jamuary 8, 2009 - “Women’s Basic” is a unique course offered at the IAM Winpisinger Center. As you’ll see, the week-long session is preparing women Machinists for labor leadership at the local lodge level. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6598-christmas-spiritdelivered http://media.goiam.org/XMAS09.flv Christmas Spirit...Delivered! December 18, 2009 - To celebrate Christmas this year, the Machinists wanted to do something for the people who fight and protect our freedoms here and abroad.  For the IAM, this holiday season was about thanking the men and women of the armed forces. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6581-jobs-on-the-run http://media.goiam.org/JobsOnTheRun.flv Jobs on the Run December 17, 2009 - Economists say that saving the economy means creating jobs not shifting them to new locations.  That's why some companies are trying to stay put while others seem to be jumping ship. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6563-the-bits-of-trade http://media.goiam.org/BitsOfTrade.flv The BITs of Trade December 11, 2009 - Trade has been and always will be a top priority for the IAM.  That's why the Machinists are making sure all the BITs of trade are good for workers. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6559-a-labor-of-love http://media.goiam.org/GDA09.flv A Labor of Love December 10, 2009 - The Guide Dogs of America held its annual Charity Banquet in Las Vegas last month to recognize the many IAM locals and districts that raise money throughout the year for this benefit.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6526-women- http://media.goiam.org/WomenInLabor.flv Women: The Face of Future Labor Unions December 8, 2009 - According to a study released by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), women are on their way to becoming the majority of members in the American labor movement. In addition to this IAM news video, feel free to read the entire research report paper at www.cepr.net . Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6507-every-vote-should-count http://media.goiam.org/EVSC_RRtest.flv Every Vote Should Count Today, IAM General Vice President Robert Roach Jr. is on capitol hill testifying in front of the National Mediation Board on why every vote needs to count. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6446-iams-journey-to-space http://media.goiam.org/Journey2Space.flv IAM's Journey To Space November 24, 2009 - The Machinists have been part of the space program since the beginning of manned space flight.  The IAM couldn't be more proud of that as the Space Shuttle Atlantis heads to the sky. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6441-spotlight-on-jobs http://media.goiam.org/SpotlightOnJobs.flv Spotlight on Jobs November 23, 2009 - In October of this year, the unemployment rate in this country crossed the 10 percent mark.  It's the first time that's happened in more than a quarter of a century. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6380-no-limits http://media.goiam.org/NoLimits.flv No Limits November 10, 2009 - The IAM hopes the No Limits orgnization of more than 30,000 members will join them in the fight to turn around America's Job crisis. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6351-think-big-think-bold http://media.goiam.org/ThnkBigThnkBold.flv Think Big, Think Bold November 5, 2009 - In the past, bad economies have spurred some good ideas.  AFL President, Richard Trumka, wants to see that happen again.  He believes now is the time to rebuild manufacturing. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6350-were-far-from-done http://media.goiam.org/FarFromDone.flv We're Far From Done November 5, 2009 - This week the IAM withdrew the single carrier application filed with the National Mediation Board on behalf of the fleet service employees. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6329-bye-bye-boeing http://media.goiam.org/ByeBoeing.flv Bye Bye Boeing November 3, 2009 - It's not good news for the people of Puget Sound.  Instead of opening a new 787 production line in Washington state, Boeing has opted to build a new facility in South Carolina. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6328-iam-walks-for-autism-research-funding http://media.goiam.org/Autism.flv IAM Walks For Autism Research Funding November 3, 2009 - At least 15 employees and members from the IAM Grand Lodge participated in Saturday’s annual Autism Walk on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The group is one of thousands of volunteers, who helped raise almost $24 million nationally to fund research, and hopefully a cure for Autism. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6313-like-the-swiss http://media.goiam.org/LikeTheSwiss.flv Like the Swiss October 30, 2009 - In a machine shop, training and apprenticeships are essential to passing the work onto the next generation. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6290-human-rights-21st-century-world http://media.goiam.org/HR21stCen.flv Human Rights, 21st Century World October 27, 2009 - Forums like Twitter and Facebook are changing the way we fight for human rights. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6262-remembering-an-iam-pioneer http://media.goiam.org/AnnaSamick.flv Remembering An IAM Pioneer October 22, 2009 - Anna J. Samick (1935 -2003) was one of the IAM's first woman business representatives, and the first woman educator at the Winpisinger Center. Saturday, the Machinists Union honored her memory by dedicating a room in her name. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6255-the-sisters-of-cluw http://media.goiam.org/CLUW.flv The Sisters of CLUW October 21, 2009 -  A quick peek from this years Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) Convention in Los Angeles. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6250-pearls-of-wisdom http://media.goiam.org/PearlsWisdom.flv Pearls of Wisdom October 20, 2009 - One could argue that everything seen and heard at this year's Coalition of Labor Union Women Convention was a pearl of widsom.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6249-iam-members-at-epicenter-of-green-jobs http://media.goiam.org/HydroPlant.flv IAM Members at Epicenter of Green Jobs October 19, 2009 - IAM local 1400 members at Voith Hydro Plant (IAM District 98) in Pennsylvania are playing a major role in the Green Jobs movement. As demand increases for their hydro turbines, the shop is training young workers and the older employees are retiring comfortably. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6248-labors-impact-on-the-va-governors-race http://media.goiam.org/VAgovRace2.flv Labor’s Impact on the VA Governor’s Race October 19, 2009 - Check out this intense behind-the-scenes news video, as labor unions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia work hard, and fast to elect a worker-friendly Governor. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6213-canadian-healthcare http://media.goiam.org/10_14_2009_CanadianHealthcare.flv Canadian Healthcare Mended Hearts: The real story of Canadian Healthcare tells the story of Canadian healthcare in the words of Canadians. Their experience with serious illness illustrates the real benefit of our system. This video also debunks many of the myths being spread in the United States by those who benefit the most by the for-profit system. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/5994-pathways-out-of-poverty http://media.goiam.org/PthwyPoverty.flv Pathways Out of Poverty Nearly 12,000 people are expected in DC this week to take part in the 39th Annual Legislative Conference presented by the Congressional Black Caucus. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/6210-the-new-cutting-edge http://media.goiam.org/CommConf09.flv The New Cutting Edge At this year's Communications Conference in Vancouver this year a lot changed. Not the message - the message that Machinists have been spreading for more than a century - but rather its delivery. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/5928-ip-tom-buffenbargers-speech-at-the-afl-cio-convention http://media.goiam.org/TBspeechAFLconv.flv IP Tom Buffenbarger's Speech at the AFL-CIO Convention IP Tom Buffenbarger spoke at this year's AFL-CIO Convention in Pittsburgh in support of the JOBS NOW resolution. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/5929-2009-afl-cio-convention http://media.goiam.org/09AFLconv.flv 2009 AFL-CIO Convention It's a new day at the AFL-CIO, with some fresh faces at the helm...and some say, a clearer picture of where the American Labor Movement is heading. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/333-2009-transportation-conference http://media.goiam.org/09TranspoConf.flv 2009 Transportation Conference August 27, 2009 - From the rails to the skies to the street, the transportation workers of the IAM keep North America and the world moving. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/315-the-heartbeat-of-aerospace http://media.goiam.org/HBofAero.flv The Heartbeat of Aerospace August 19, 2009 - While workers worry if the recession is going to take their jobs away, companies worry if the same will happen to their businesses. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/334-transpo-workers-rally-in-nyc http://media.goiam.org/09DOA.flv Transpo Workers Rally in NYC August 28, 2009 - During this year's Transportation Conference, the Machinists took to the streets, letting everyone know they are fighting for fairness. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/223-an-economic-reality http://media.goiam.org/EconomicReality.flv An Economic Reality August 19, 2009 - Ever since the economy began to show signs of distress, the Machinists mantra has been JOBS NOW!! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/232-bringing-back-a-classic http://media.goiam.org/BringBackClassic.flv Bringing Back A Classic August 18, 2009 - All the way up both the east and west coasts of this country used to be dotted with a proud American tradition...the United States Shipbuilding Industry. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/269-serving-uninsured-americans-in-tough-times http://media.goiam.org/serv_uninsured.flv Serving Uninsured Americans in Tough Times August 18, 2009 - As U.S. jobs get cut, many desperate unemployed Americans are turning to free clinics in droves! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/316-training-and-the-green http://media.goiam.org/Training_Green.flv Training and The Green August 7, 2009 - When President Barack Obama announced his stimulus plan for America, many breathed a sign of relief.  Tucked inside that bill came money for training for the unemployed, underemployed and underage populations.  Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/320-its-time-for-skills http://media.goiam.org/Time4Skills.flv It's Time For Skills When President Barack Obama entered the White House, he had a plan.  A three pronged approach for putting this country back on track.  It included a new healthcare system, an improved energy plan and an enhanced approach to strengthening America's skills base. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/332-insuring-america http://media.goiam.org/InsurAmer.flv Insuring America July 23, 2009 - Many people believe that Washington is finally recognizing the need for national healthcare.  Just recently big steps were taken on Capital Hill to make sure this happens. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/263-parttime-pain-for-machinists http://media.goiam.org/PTpain.flv Part-Time Pain for Machinists July 23, 2009 - Airlines are cutting back worker’s hours by moving some Machinists to part-time. The cuts are reducing income and hurting the middle class families of IAM LL 1759. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/338-the-afls-top-spot http://media.goiam.org/AFLtopSpot.flv The AFL's Top Spot July 10, 2009 - It's official, current AFL Secretary-Treasurer, Richard Trumka, is running to succeed John Sweeney as President of the AFL-CIO. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/328-a-very-real-mock-negotiation http://media.goiam.org/MockNegClassLM.flv A Very Real Mock Negotiation July 10, 2009 - First hand look into the Mock Negotiations course that is offered at the WWW Center. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/360-sacred-words-of-honor http://media.goiam.org/InstallOfficers.flv Sacred Words of Honor July 2, 2009 - July 1, 2009 marked this year's installation of officers, securing a place for the Machinists in generations to come. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/326-not-your-typical-class http://media.goiam.org/NLC2009.flv Not Your Typical Class July 1, 2009 - More than 100 labor leaders from twenty 23 unions made up this year's graduating class of the National Labor College.  That number includes quite a few fighting machinists. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/324-labors-think-tank http://media.goiam.org/LaborThinkTank.flv Labor's Think Tank June 29, 2009 - The Labor and Employment Relations Association, or LERA, is basically a think tank for labor specialists.  At their annual conference this year in DC, it was no surprise they took on the subject of a turbulent economy and what that means for workers. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/364-putting-ideas-into-action http://media.goiam.org/PutIdeasAction.flv Putting Ideas Into Action June 22, 2009 - With Delta and the Northwest Airlines merger in full swing, the IAM has its work cut out for itself now more than ever.  It's time for IAM members to let Delta employees know what being a Machinist really means. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/235-road-construction-and-the-economy http://media.goiam.org/Roads.flv Road Construction and the Economy June 22, 2009 - As the US government searches for ways to boost the economy, some Machinists members in northern Virginia say road construction projects are a strong way to create jobs and get economy moving. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/299-the-employee-free-choice-act http://media.goiam.org/EFCA_09_FINECut.flv The Employee Free Choice Act One of the most important bills for working families in years - the Employee Free Choice Act would enable workers to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions by restoring their rights to form unions. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/298-manipulating-chinas-value http://media.goiam.org/ManChinaValue.flv Manipulating China's Value June 18, 2009 - The IAM and several congressional members want to see China play by the rules when it comes to its currency and ultimately fair trade. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/241-laid-off http://media.goiam.org/LaidOff.flv Laid Off June 11, 2009 - Because of the economy, hundreds of thousands of workers are being laid off around the country. The aviation industry is being hit especially hard. In Wichita, Kansas, the heartbeat of general aviation, it's been tough as so many head for the unemployment line. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/237-landing-on-capitol-hill http://media.goiam.org/LndgCapHill.flv Landing On Capitol Hill June 8, 2009 - Right now there is a lot of legislation moving through Congress that could affect workers. That's why it's so important for the Machinists to be regulars on Capitol Hill. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/356-behind-the-scenes-in-labor-radio http://media.goiam.org/LaborRadio.flv Behind The Scenes in Labor Radio June 8, 2009 - As labor unions use new technology to communicate with workers, some unions are finding success by broadcasting their message on the radio dial. As you’ll see, radio hosts of these shows enjoy their job, and have found a significant niche in society.   Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/336-now-is-the-future http://media.goiam.org/CBTUconv.flv Now Is the Future June 5, 2009 - Since its founding conference in 1972, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists have been making waves in the labor and civil rights movements. Well, this years was no different! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/265-storming-capitol-hill http://media.goiam.org/LegConf09.flv Storming Capitol Hill June 2, 2009 - The theme at this year's Legislative Conference was all about JOBS ... how to keep them and grow them here in the United States. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/335-jobs-now-not-later http://media.goiam.org/JobsNow.flv Jobs Now, Not Later! May 19, 2009 - Many labor leaders agree, there's a shortage of skills in America these days. That's especially poignant as the country reels from rough economic times. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/236-the-keys-to-the-future http://media.goiam.org/SkillsUSA.flv The Keys to the Future May 14, 2009 - This country's success is going to fall to the next generations and the IAM wants to make sure those young adults are ready for it. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/366-fallen-but-never-forgotten http://media.goiam.org/WkrsMem09.flv Fallen But Never Forgotten May 5, 2009 - IAM brothers and sisters, family and friends gathered at the Lighthouse Memorial at the Winpisinger Center last week to remember those workers who lost their lives in the workplace. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/355-fixing-immigration http://media.goiam.org/FixImm.flv Fixing Immigration April 22, 2009 - For more than a century, American society has been described as a melting pot, welcoming people from all countries, races, and religions.  But in recent years that phrase has become more criticism than flattery. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/231-union-busting http://media.goiam.org/UnionBusting.flv Union Busting April 17, 2009 - According to recent statistics, someone is fired every 15 minutes for trying to form or join a union.  If that wasn't bad enough, there's a whole industry working to see that continues. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/270-pigs-in-washington http://media.goiam.org/PigsInWA.flv Pigs In Washington April 16, 2009 - For alot of Americans, this won't be a great week.  That's because by tax day, April 15th, the citizens of this country have to send thier hard earned money to Washington. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/246-flight-attendant-coalition http://media.goiam.org/FAcoalition.flv Flight Attendant Coalition April 9, 2009 - In the early 1980's, the Flight Attendant Coalition was created.  Today, that group is still going strong, looking at ways to better the lives of flight attendants. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/213-rallying-for-efca http://media.goiam.org/Rallying4EFCA.flv Rallying for EFCA February 11, 2009 - Statistics state that nearly 60 million workers would form or join a union tomorrow if they had the opportunity.  Passing the Employee Free Choice Act would guarantee those 60 million get that chance. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/248-a-bill-protecting-organizing-rights http://media.goiam.org/IllegalFirings.flv A Bill Protecting Organizing Rights In addition to honoring majority signup, and forcing binding arbitration, the Employee Free Choice Act would also raise penalties for employers who fire, or harass workers who desire to form unions. Hollywood activists, politicians, and economists recently spoke out in support! Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/341-women-and-the-economy http://media.goiam.org/WomenEconomy.flv Women and the Economy April 3, 2009 - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate has climbed to 8.5 percent, which means more than five million jobs have been lost during this recession. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/342-frances-perkins http://media.goiam.org/FrancesPerkins.flv Frances Perkins March 27, 2009 - In 1933, President Delano Roosevelt made history as he appointed the first woman ever to hold a cabinet position.  That lady was Frances Perkins and her amazing story as FDR's U.S. Secretary of Labor has once again been brought to light. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/244-degree-week-at-nlc http://media.goiam.org/NLCdegreeWk.flv Degree Week at NLC March 23, 2009 - Hundreds of students, including Machinists, are on campus attending the National Labor College’s “Degree Week,” an intense time of study and classes for students taking the majority of their coursework online. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/242-new-recovery--new-jobs http://media.goiam.org/NewRecNewJobs.flv New Recovery, New Jobs March 13, 2009 - People across the country and around the world are asking themselves, what's going to happen to me in this economy? Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/214-solis-heads-dol http://media.goiam.org/SecSolis.flv Solis Heads DOL February 27, 2009 - Finally after more than two months of waiting a game of political cat and mouse, Congresswoman Hilda Solis of California became the new Department of Labor Secretary. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/370-a-green-education-for-unionists http://media.goiam.org/GreenClasses.flv A 'Green' Education for Unionists February 27, 2009 - The National Labor College is partnering with the AFL-CIO to develop the Green Workplace Representative Certificate Program. Union members will be trained to identify areas where employers can save money by going “Green.” For more information please browse the college’s website at www.nlc.edu. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/240-the-future-looks-green http://media.goiam.org/FutureLooksGreen.flv The Future Looks Green February 20, 2009 - Once upon a time, the term "GREEN JOBS" was a concept for the future.  Today, the idea is very much a reality and many say a way to help secure this country's economic standing. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/331-protecting-the-skies http://media.goiam.org/SafetyInSkies.flv Protecting the Skies February 18, 2009 - Protecting IAM members and the flying public is priority number one for the Machinists Union's Transportation Department. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/215-middle-class-forced-to-use-food-banks http://media.goiam.org/FoodBank.flv Middle Class Forced to Use Food Banks February 13, 2009 - As the number of job losses mount and as the recession rages on, unemployed Americans are turning to food pantries for support. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/361-lilys-leading-the-way http://media.goiam.org/LilyLeads.flv Lily's Leading the Way February 9, 2009 - No matter your race, religion or gender, everyone should be paid the same amount for the same job.  With new legislation signed just weeks ago by President Obama, it's now easier to make sure an injustice like unfair pay doesen't happen. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/327-trade-policy-now-or-never http://media.goiam.org/TradeNowNever.flv Trade Policy Now or Never February 3, 2009 - Right now Congress is at work putting together an economic stimulus package.  Trade experts say as part of that package, now is the time to start reforming the U.S. trade policy. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/353-remembering-mlk http://media.goiam.org/MLKcelebration.flv Remembering MLK January 21, 2009 - For many the "I Have A Dream" by MLK is more than just history.  It's the idea that together we can do anything.  That very thought is what ties the labor movement and the civil rights movement together and brought nearly 1,000 brothers and sisters to New Orleans to help those who need it most. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/278-nwa/delta-merger-january-09-update http://media.goiam.org/DeltaNWJan09.flv NWA/Delta Merger: January 09 Update January 26, 2009 - The merger of Delta and Northwest Airlines leaves many workers wondering about their future.  Especially because Northwest Airlines is unionized, but Delta is not.  This has workers asking alot of questions. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/352-president-barack-obamas-inauguration http://media.goiam.org/BOINAUG09.flv President Barack Obama's Inauguration January 22, 2009 - January 20, 2009 was a clear but bitter cold day in DC that will go down in history.  Millions of people in Washington and worldwide watched as Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America, making him the first African American to hold the highest office in the land. Yes http://www.goiam.org/index.php/news/latest-videos/250-watching-congress http://media.goiam.org/WatchingCong.flv Watching Congress January 9, 2009 - The economy, the War in Iraq, the automakers trouble, the state of America hasn't been in this much chaos since the days of FDR.  That's why it's even more important for President Elect Barack Obama and Congress to work together, starting day one. Yes