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APRIL 28 IS THE DAY TO START ACTING International Metalworkers’ Federation takes fight for asbestos ban to ILO in June. GENEVA, April 25, 2006: Marcello Malentacchi, general secretary of the International Metalworkers’ Federation, issued a statement in honour of April 28, Workers’ Memorial Day, with a call for a global ban on asbestos. “Everyday workers
Read moreThe Michigan State Council met in Grand Rapids, Michigan April 22-23, 2006. There were 54 delegates and guests in attendance. Guest speakers included General Vice President Lynn D. Tucker, Jr., Grand Lodge Representatives James Smith, and Karl Heim, Director Labor Education Michigan State University John Beck. The Michigan State Council once again takes the lead
Read moreDistrict Lodge 26 recently brought 7 new members into the Machinists Union by organizing the Automotive Technicians at County Line BMW, Inc., located in Watertown, Connecticut. I am proud to announce that we have successfully negotiated a first agreement that includes a $2.00 to $4.00 hour increase in their flat rate, IAM Pension, quarterly bonus,
Read moreDistrict Lodge 54 hosted a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) training class on April 11, 2006 at District Lodge 54’s office in Cleveland, Ohio. Eastern Territory Education Representative Doug Sizemore held the FMLA class with 39 members in attendance. Special guest speakers were also in attendance including U.S. Representative from the 10th Congressional District Dennis
Read moreApril 12, 2006 When latex allergies first became prevalent in the early 1990s, there were many misconceptions about what actually defined an allergy.
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