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Nearly three quarters of the membership of Local 933 in Tucson, AZ, turned out for a contract ratification vote on October 31 and approved a three-year accord with Raytheon Missile Systems by an overwhelming margin. The new agreement covers more than 1,700 workers and runs through 2012. The contract provides for wage increases of 2.75
Read moreThe IAM and Local 709 in Marietta, GA, are mourning the untimely passing of Local Lodge President and DBR Jeff Goen, 55, who died on Oct. 30, after a brief illness. Employed by Lockheed Martin for 30 years, Goen was initiated as an IAM member in December 1976 and served in numerous union capacities before
Read more“De-icing Air Force One” by Jim Stewart The results of the 2009 IAM Photo Contest are in and the winners are: Jim Stewart, Local Lodge 2323 in Malton, Ontario, won first place for his photo “De-icing Air Force One” that shows members Nigel George and Al Johnston de-icing Air Force One during President Barack
Read moreA subsidy that paid 65 percent of COBRA premiums for unemployed workers is set to expire December 31st – that’s if Congress fails to pass legislation to extend it. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provision has allowed many laid-off workers to continue health care coverage while unemployed. Without Congress’ help, many could lose
Read moreAfter sucking hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives from the state of South Carolina, the Boeing Company this week concluded a months-long charade of indecision by announcing it will build a second 787 Dreamliner assembly line in North Charleston, South Carolina. The decision by Boeing executives is the latest move in an outsourcing
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