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Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez (left) joins Texas Labor-Management Conference Chair Joseph Pyner (right) for induction of IAM President Tom Buffenbarger into the Texas-Labor Management Hall of Fame. The 2010 Texas Labor-Management Conference, held in San Antonio, TX, inducted IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger into their Hall of Fame for his groundbreaking work in
Read moreThe CEO of General Electric, Jeff Immelt, is unlikely to suffer the same fate as former U.S. Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal for calling the U.S. “a pathetic exporter” and blaming President Obama for the nation’s economic distress. But maybe he should. Speaking at a luncheon in Rome, Italy, Immelt complained about what he called a
Read more“When the private sector can’t or won’t add to their payrolls, it is time for the government to start hiring,” said Union of Unemployed Acting Executive Director Rick Sloan, in response to the most recent unemployment numbers. “The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservations Corps are just two examples of what could be done right now
Read moreIAM representatives traveled to Aviation High School in New York City to congratulate the class of 2010 and to present toolboxes to several graduates who excelled in the school’s unique aviation program. The IAM began its partnership with Aviation High School in 2002, mentoring students and encouraging their choice of a career in the aviation
Read moreDelegates from the Southern States Conference rallied last week at the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport in support of Delta workers seeking IAM representation. The IAM today filed applications with the National Mediation Board (NMB) for rulings that will lead to union representation elections for more than 30,000 employees at Delta Air Lines. “The election process
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