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“This is a significant organizing victory for the airport security screeners at Pearson Airport,” declared Canadian GVP Dave Ritchie in response to news that the Machinists were victorious in a Canadian Industrial Relations Board authorized vote to determine representation for 1,624 airport screeners at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. “We are now representing more airport security screeners
Read moreIn a move that illustrates how GOP leaders oppose any initiative that could reflect favorably on the current administration, regardless of how many jobs could be saved or created, House Republican leaders are pushing for legislation to eliminate the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Established by President Franklin Roosevelt during the height of the Great Depression, the
Read moreThe William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center is looking for IAM members who are musicians, singers and/or poets and interested in producing the next chapter in the history of labor music and poetry. If you play an instrument, sing, or write music or poetry, the W3 Center is asking that you use your talent
Read moreArizona Navajo Congressional candidate Wenona Benally Baldenegro recently added an endorsement from the IAM to her growing list of labor union support for her run to capture the seat in Arizona’s Congressional District One. “We believe in Wenona’s vision for the working families of Arizona and the rest of the country. The IAM is proud
Read moreThe IAM declared it is squarely behind President Obama’s plan to fund the creation of a nationwide network of 15 high-tech manufacturing institutes. “With phone calls, letters and personal visits, our members will urge lawmakers in every state to support the President’s plan to create these institutes without delay,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “We
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