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President Signs 9/11 Responders Health Care Bill

Tue. January 04, 2011
President Barack Obama has signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which provides health care for those stricken by their work in rescue and recovery following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

President Urged to ct on Pratt Factory Closure

Thu. December 10, 2009
December 8, 2009 - The IAM is welcoming the unanimous support of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation in the fight to prevent Pratt & Whitney from closing a pair of aircraft factories in Connecticut and eliminating more than 1,000 high-skilled jobs.

Obama Urged to Protect U.S. Jobs at Pratt

Wed. December 02, 2009
The IAM is calling on President Obama to dissuade Pratt & Whitney from moving more than 1,000 aerospace jobs from Connecticut to low-cost locations in Japan, Indonesia and Georgia.

Obama Delivers Ringing Appeal for Health Care Reform

Fri. September 11, 2009
Speaking before a rare joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers for an end to the “bickering” and for immediate action in passing comprehensive health care reform.

Ohio Welcomes President’s Labor Day Remarks

Fri. September 11, 2009
President Barack Obama chose the AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic in Cincinnati, OH, to deliver remarks that included an eloquent reminder about the contributions of the American Labor Movement: “So let us never forget: much of what we take for granted...

President Speaks At Labor Day Event

Wed. September 09, 2009
"FIRED UP! ... READY TO GO!" Words from President Obama's speech pumps up the crowd at this years Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic.