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  • iMail , News April 11, 2013

    Enroll Now for IAM/National Labor College Port of Entry Week

    More than 90 IAM members have earned college degrees through the IAM’s partnership program with the National Labor College (pictured above the 2012 graduating class). If you’ve been thinking about completing your degree, now is the time to get started! The IAM has partnered with the National Labor College (NLC) to help IAM members earn

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  • iMail , News April 11, 2013

    Solomon and de la Fuente to Lead Legislative and Political Department

    Hasan Solomon IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has announced that Assistant Legislative and Political Action Department Directors Hasan Solomon and Rick de la Fuente will lead the Legislative and Political Department as co-directors. Solomon will head the legislative duties of the department, which involves working to pass legislation on Capitol Hill and in state governments

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  • iMail , News April 9, 2013

    Tennessee Strike Concludes with Improved Contract

    A strong presence on the picket line by members of Local 1441 in Springfield, TN, led to an improved contract and the successful conclusion of a five-day strike. More than 150 members of Local 1441 in Springfield, TN, returned to work at Unarco Material Handling with an improved contract after a five-day strike. “It was

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  • iMail , News April 9, 2013

    Ohio Machinist to Challenge Boehner for House Seat

    Jon Harvey, International Association of Fire Fighters, introduces IAM Local 1943 Vice President Andrew Hounshell, at left, at the announcement of his candidacy for Congress, OH-8. An IAM member of Local 1943 in Middletown, OH, is challenging Republican House Speaker John Boehner for his congressional seat.   IAM Local 1943 Vice President Andrew Hounshell officially

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  • iMail , News April 9, 2013

    Equal Pay Day Recognized, Women Mobilize for Fair Pay

    Politicians and women’s advocacy groups have recognized April 9 as Equal Pay Day – marking how far into 2013 a woman would have to continue working to match what men earned in 2012. Women, who make up nearly half the country’s workforce, still earn 23 percent less than men. Over a 40-year career, this pay gap

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