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Indiana state officials have announced that the state will limit the number of people allowed in the statehouse. The announcement, made less than one week before the start of a legislative session where state lawmakers are expected to take up the so-called “right-to-work” bill, would limit the number of protestors allowed in the building at
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger announced today the creation of a new Aerospace Territory that will be led by General Vice President Mark Blondin. “Aerospace industry workers make up almost 25 percent of our union’s membership and work in all corners of North America. An Aerospace Territory will better coordinate contract negotiations and representation duties
Read moreThe 352 workers who perform site maintenance and repair work for URS Corporation in Dupont, WA, have voted overwhelmingly for IAM representation. The workers will now join District Lodge 751 in Seattle. “District 751 President Tom Wroblewski and his team, headed by Organizing Director Jesse Cote, Jr., have led the Western Territory once again in
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has appointed District Lodge 1 Organizer Gary Anthony to the staff of the Eastern Territory as a Special Representative, effective January 1, 2012. Anthony is a 35-year member of the IAM, joining Local Lodge 1092 in Sellersville, PA while employed by Ametek U.S. Gauge. Anthony served Local 1092 members in
Read moreState Rep. Barbara W. Ballard (D-KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (left), presents IAM Legislative and Political Action Assistant Director Hasan Solomon (right) with the “2011 Labor Leader of the Year” award. The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) awarded IAM Legislative and Political Action Assistant Director Hasan Solomon as
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