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The IAM has requested the National Mediation Board (NMB) release the IAM from mediated contract talks with the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). If granted, a release would trigger a 30-day “cooling off” period. If an agreement still cannot be reached during that time, either party may engage in self-help. The Long Island Railroad Labor Bargaining
Read moreLocal 1943 President and Directing Business Representative Neil Douglas lauds Ohio veterans and active duty service members during Veteran’s Day remarks in Middletown, OH. Local 1943 President and Directing Business Representative Neil Douglas commended the service and sacrifice of Ohio veterans and active duty service members in Veteran’s Day remarks delivered at the American Legion
Read moreMembers of Old Pueblo Local 933 in Tucson, AZ have a new three-year contract with Raytheon Missile Systems that includes a $750 signing bonus, stronger seniority language and some of the highest wages in the state for nearly 1,600 IAM-represented workers. In addition to three annual wage increases of 2.75 percent, 2.75 percent and 2.5
Read moreOrganized labor scored a huge victory in California on November when voters defeated a proposition that would have crippled the ability of unions to participate in elections. Proposition 32, deceptively known as the “Stop Special Interest Money Now Act,” sought to stifle union’s political financing and organizing efforts, but have little or no impact on
Read moreAmericans refused to be intimidated by severe weather, long lines at polling places or a massive voter suppression campaign and turned out in large numbers to elect Barack Obama to a second term as President of the United States. Voters also increased Democratic control of the Senate while Republicans held on to the House of
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