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Despite an alarmingly low public profile, the latest global free trade agreement (FTA) known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) continues to make progress with advocates pressing for congressional approval by the end of the summer. The TPP would be an agreement among the U.S. and the eight Pacific Rim nations of Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia,
Read moreTCU National President Robert Scardelletti issued a statement on the passage of the so-called Ryan Budget in the U.S. House of Representatives. The measure includes a provision stating railroad retirement benefits “are more generous than Social Security.” The budget goes on to call for legislation to conform railroad retirement Tier 1 benefits “so that its
Read moreSouthern Territory GVP Bob Martinez (third from left) joined members of District 776 on the picket line outside Lockheed Martin’s Ft. Worth, TX facility. Visit www.goiamtexas.com for more photos and updates about the strike. The IAM strike to protect pensions and health care benefits at Lockheed Martin facilities in Texas, California and Maryland entered its
Read moreA management proposal to abolish the defined benefit pension plan for IAM members of Local 851 at Caterpillar Inc., in Joliet, IL was only one reason for the overwhelming 585-37 vote to strike the heavy equipment manufacturer this week. Additional proposals fueling the strike vote included the absence of a cost-of-living formula, increased use of
Read moreAt the annual IAM Workers’ Memorial Ceremony to honor fellow members who passed away from on-the-job accidents or job-related illnesses, IAM President Tom Buffenbarger expressed condolences to the families of fallen members on behalf of all IAM members Dozens of IAM members gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Center’s Workers’ Memorial in honor of the
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