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The IAM is gearing up for a showdown over three seriously flawed trade deals negotiated during the Bush administration and currently being considered by the Obama administration. The South Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements (FTAs) threaten our jobs and will decimate America’s already sputtering economy. “These NAFTA-like free trade deals are anything but
Read moreMembers of Local 1542 in Arnprior, ON, recently concluded contract negotiations with Arnprior Aerospace and were able to turn back company proposals that sought to reduce wages, cut holidays and eliminate pensions for current and future employees. Despite assistance from a provincial mediator, the company continued to propose terms that eliminated pensions for new hires
Read moreDiane Babineaux, Chief of Staff for the International President (third from left), led the IAM delegation to the CBTU 40th Annual Convention. Powered by the theme, “The Next 40 Years: Building on a Strong Legacy,” the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held their 40th Convention May 25-30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Convention
Read moreHouse Republicans are once again pushing a proposal to dismantle Amtrak, by carving up the national network and awarding private investors the right to build and operate high-speed rail service between Washington and Boston. While the highly profitable Northeast Corridor would be privatized under the GOP plan, less profitable routes would remain part of the
Read moreFive retired IAM representatives, with more than two centuries of service between them, were recognized for their extraordinary contributions at the recent Great Lakes Retirees Meeting in Myrtle Beach, S.C. In order of seniority, the list of honorees included C.R. Mason, Retired Directing Business Rep with 65 years of service: Don Wharton, Retired General Secretary-Treasurer
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