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As predicted, there were an estimated 28.4 million “upsets” in UCubed’s “Marching to Madness” unemployment bracket tournament. Out of the top 64 metropolitan areas, the city of Fresno, CA, recorded the highest unemployment rating with a whopping 17.2 percent! Las Vegas, NV, followed with 14.9 percent. “It makes you wonder how policymakers can simply
Read moreHundreds of delegates attended the 2010 IAM Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. The 2011 IAM Legislative Conference is set for May 9-12 at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC. Among the events planned will be a broadcast by MSNBC television and radio host Ed Schultz. The Conference kicks off Monday afternoon at 1:30, with opening
Read moreThe 2011 IAM North American Transportation Conference will be held August 2-5 at the Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada. Conference registration will begin Monday, August 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and continue Tuesday morning at 8:00. The Conference begins Tuesday, August 2, at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude Friday, August 5. The Conference
Read moreThe IAM is working closely with its alliance partner, the Japan Federation of Aviation Workers’ Unions (KOHKUREN) to provide information, advocacy and support for airline workers who could be impacted by the tragedy unfolding in Japan. “Our first concern is the safety of Flight Attendants and ground workers who could face hazards associated with the
Read moreMembers of District 711 in Nashville, TN, joined a rally in support of teachers’ collective bargaining rights. (Left to right) Cody Wilder, Local 735, Bill Benson, President, Local 735, David Evans, Vice President, Local 735, Larry Washam, Retired Director of Organizing, Mark Lee, Local 735. IAM members across the country are showing their support and
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