Union Member Rights and Officer Responsibilities Under the LMRDA The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) guarantees certain rights to union members and imposes certain responsibilities on union officers. More >>
Portland Members Ratify New Agreement
Nearly 400 IAM members, employed at Daimler's Portland Truck Plant can thank an innovative contract for improving their employment outlook.Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
The IAM is joining the Workforce Alliance to help pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, HR 3221. This legislation will provide community colleges and the broader workforce development system with the necessary resources to provide much-needed job training and related services to millions of U.S. workers.Machinists to Sue Pratt & Whitney over Plant Closures
The IAM announced it would file a lawsuit in federal court following news this week that Pratt & Whitney (P&W) would close its Cheshire Overhaul & Repair facility and the Center for Airfoil Repair (CARO) in East Hartford, CT.
America's Edge
Say yes! I support sharpening America's Edge in the global economy. America's Edge relies on our skills and our kids' abilities to learn and adapt to the ever-changing demands of tomorrow's workplaces. And it is time public investment flowed in their direction. Go to www.americasedge.tv and sign the petition.
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.
Obama Announces Community College Plan
President Obama is calling for 5 million new college graduates by 2020 – the highest graduation rate in the world. And, he’s proposing a $12 billion community college program to help make it happen.
Building the Foundation
“Now is the time to build a firmer, stronger foundation for growth that not only will withstand future economic storms but that helps us thrive and compete in a global economy.”
Gotcha Politics, Media Hurt Planemaking Jobs
Nearly two months after being nominated, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. As layoffs mount in the business-jet manufacturing center of Wichita, her leadership will be missed by Machinist union members in Kansas.
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