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  • iMail , News July 21, 2011

    Local 933 Member Wins Job Back in Arbitration

    Local 933 member Richard Schweiss (center) is joined by Local 933 Business Representative Stephen Taylor (right) and Chief Steward Darren Roberts (left). Schweiss returned to his job after being unjustly terminated by the employer. Richard Schweiss, member of Local 933 in Tucson, AZ, has returned to his job as an A&P Mechanic at Defense Support

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  • iMail , News July 21, 2011

    Spaces Still Available for 2011 Spanish Leadership Classes

    Space is still available in the two remaining 2011 Spanish Leadership programs at the Winpisinger Center.  A record number of members attended the most recent Spanish Leadership I program held in May.  Momentum and participation in the IAM’s Spanish Leadership Programs continues to grow, reflecting the rapidly changing demographics of the U.S. and Canadian workforces.

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  • iMail , News July 21, 2011

    Aún quedan lugares disponibles para las clases de Liderazgo en Español para el 2011

    Aún quedan lugares para participar en los dos programas de Liderazgo en Español del  2011 en el Centro Winpisinger.  Un número récord de miembros participaron en la última clase de Liderazgo I en Español que  se llevó a cabo en Mayo. El crecimiento de la participación en los programas en Español, reflejan el cambio demográfico

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  • iMail , News July 20, 2011

    No Freedom in Colombia Free Trade Agreement

    The Colombia Free Trade Agreement is a betrayal of fundamental human rights. Last year, 51 trade unionists were slain in the streets of Colombia. Over 2,850 trade unionists were murdered in the last 25 years. And so far in 2011, 17 trade unionists have been killed. These atrocities, combined with Colombia’s negligent child labor enforcement

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  • iMail , News July 19, 2011

    International Support for Swedwood/IKEA Workers Grows

    The organizing drive at IKEA’s manufacturing subsidiary, Swedwood, in Danville, VA, is gaining more international support with a special request by the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI). BWI is calling for people around the world to submit pictures of themselves in front of IKEA stores with signs saying “I Vote for IKEA/Swedwood Union!” BWI

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