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In a recent Huffington Post article that sets the record straight on public employee pensions, Harold Schaitberger, the general president of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), tackles five of the biggest myths about defined benefit pensions. Schaitberger starts by debunking the claim that most if not all pension plans for state workers are
Read moreUnion Plus has awarded $7,000 in scholarships to four winners representing the IAM in the 2012 Union Plus Scholarship Program. This year’s IAM winners include Edwin Park of Federal Way, WA, whose mother Christine Park is a member of IAM Local 2202. Edwin was awarded a $4,000 scholarship. Alexander Anderson of Federal Way, WA, whose
Read moreDelegates elected to represent their local lodges at the IAM’s 38th Grand Lodge Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada are reminded to send their hotel reservation and travel forms directly to Grand Lodge to be received by July 21, 2012. Forms should be mailed to the Office of the General Secretary-Treasurer, IAM & AW, 9000 Machinists
Read moreThe IAM is calling on members of Congress to put the brakes on the proposed sale of Hawker Beechcraft to a little-known Chinese company, Superior Aviation Beijing Co., Ltd. (Superior). In a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court this week, the IAM expressed serious concern that the sale could facilitate the transfer of valuable commercial
Read moreThe Union Sportsmen’s Alliance TV series “Brotherhood Outdoors” has started a new season of exciting episodes. “Brotherhood Outdoors” is an award-winning, outdoor television series that celebrates union men and women from around the country – everyday Americans who work hard building our country and striving to make a positive impact. Winners share their stories through
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