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Health Care Myths, Lies and Whoppers The extraordinary campaign to defeat much-needed health insurance reform in the U.S. is heating up again, with misinformation and fear-mongering reaching near-hysterical levels. Among the latest attempts is a totally false claim by GOP National Chairman Michael Steele that the proposed legislation would encourage disabled veterans to commit suicide
Read moreMachinists Rally in NYC for Air and Rail Jobs More than 500 IAM members marched on Times Square in New York City this week for a rally to support Delta Air Lines workers’ right to organize into unions and to urge government investment in high-speed rail. “We call on Delta Air Lines to let their
Read more2009 Transportation Conference Underway In New York More than 400 delegates and guests are in New York City this week for the 2009 IAM Transportation Conference, where a distinguished line-up of speakers declared their support and solidarity with North America’s air and rail workers. Click here to view photos from the Conference. High on the
Read moreIAM Files for Elections at Delta The IAM today took action to resolve representational issues for 12,700 fleet service, flight simulator technician and plant protection employees at the combined Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. The IAM asked the National Mediation Board (NMB) to declare that the two airlines are operating as a single carrier
Read moreIAM Urges Stimulus Sequel Without Delay IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger cited the recently released unemployment numbers for the month of July as hard evidence that an additional job stimulus program is needed. On August 7, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate in July decreased a tenth of
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