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“The recent announcement that American International Group (AIG) will sell up to 90 percent of its airplane leasing unit to an investor in China raises serious economic and security questions,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “The prospect of large amounts of aircraft maintenance work being funneled to China as a result of this deal is
Read moreIvan Alonzo, Vice President of LCLAA’s Connecticut chapter and the Health & Safety Representative at IAM Local 700 in Middletown, CT presents IAM Local 1871 President Pat Buzzee with food to restock Local 1871’s long-running food bank in Groton, CT. IAM Local 1871 in Groton, CT recently completed its 22nd year of providing Thanksgiving baskets
Read moreA New York Times report says that Walmart played a larger role than the retailer indicated in the garment factory fire that killed more than 100 workers in Savar, Bangladesh last month. According to the publication, Walmart is primarily responsible for blocking past efforts to improve Bangladesh factory safety. “Two officials who attended a meeting
Read moreSusan A. Palmer District 751 Secretary-Treasurer Susan A. Palmer has been named to a five-year term as commissioner of the King County (WA) Housing Authority (KCHA). As one of five commissioners serving the county that includes Seattle, Palmer will help provide strategic direction and guidance for the housing authority. “Having enough affordable housing units is
Read morePension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) payees, ages 55 or older, and their families can receive help with health insurance costs through the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). The HCTC is a federal tax credit available on a monthly basis, or on a yearly basis when filing for federal income taxes. The credit pays 72.5 percent
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