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Speaking at the Labor Summit sponsored by the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), IAM President Tom Buffenbarger urged a renewed focus on a 21st Century Works Progress Administration (WPA). “Between 1935 and 1938, over 9.7 million jobless Americans received WPA pay-checks,” said Buffenbarger. “The WPA offered average Americans a chance to prove themselves, work hard, and
Read moreTwenty-seven year IAM veteran activist Doug Sizemore receives the 2012 Royal Coachman Award from the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. In recognition of his efforts to improve public transportation, long-time IAM activist Doug Sizemore received the Royal Coachman Award from the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA). In addition to his position as Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Read moreAfter two hours of debate, and despite nine Republicans and all Democrats voting against the bill, Indiana’s GOP-led Senate voted 28-22 in favor of right-to-work (RTW) legislation. The Senate voted while 10,000 workers, representing the overwhelming opposition throughout Indiana, packed the Statehouse. The measure now moves to the House, where Republicans have a 60-40 majority.
Read moreNew IAM members at AllSource Global Management in Avon, KY stand tall after their recent organizing victory. Front row from left to right: Darrell Cosby, James Hager, Matt McNabb, Keith Conkright, Dustin Ham Second row left to right: Spears Hager, Bobby Goodpasture, Harrison Anderson (Dupont Jacket), Anthony Brandenburg Back row left to right: Matt Cox,
Read moreThe January 2012 IAM Journal is now available on the new IAM App. Get the IAM App on the iPad, Android Tablet and Android Phone. iPhone support coming soon! For information on how to download the free IAM App, click here and follow the links to Apple’s iTunes Store or the Android Market. You will
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