Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Religion are a few of the inalienable rights celebrated by Americans each year on July 4, Independence Day. To this august list also belongs Freedom of Association. Enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, this essential freedom is defined as an individual’s right
Read moreMembers of District 776 voted by a wide margin to accept the improved contract proposal from Lockheed Martin, ending the strike that began on April 23rd. Key economic features of the four-year accord include an 11 percent increase in wages and a lump-sum bonus of $2,000, plus an up-front Cost-of-Living payment of $1,600. The new
Read moreThe IAM welcomed the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision upholding the key portions of the Affordable Care Act. “This case was brought to energize and mobilize political opposition to the President of the United States,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. “It is unfortunate the Supreme Court has become a forum for such efforts. But
Read moreThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) notified the IAM that they found merit with charges filed by the IAM against government services contractor Strategic Resources Inc. (SRI) located at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Pierce County, WA. The charges upheld by the board include (1) directing employees to not go to the union with any
Read moreAttending the award ceremony for 2012 National Labor College graduates, from left, Victor Ghidoni, Local 743; Bonnie Polster, Local 1260; IAM Retiree, Community and Membership Services Director Charles Micallef; Lydia Gallegos, Local 2196; Winpisinger Education Center Director Chris Wagoner; Gregory Lance, Local 1725 and Glenn Farmer, Local 2379. Five IAM members were among the many
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