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IAM Poised to Unveil Major Internet Campaign Machinists will have a unique opportunity to make their voice heard and felt on issues that matter most to them in the upcoming elections when the IAM unveils a nationwide internet campaign on Thursday, August 31, 2006. A key feature of the “Hell, Yes!” campaign will be a
Read moreKansas Hydraulics Plant to Remain Open In a move that will preserve more than 300 American manufacturing jobs, Eaton Corp. reversed an earlier decision and announced today it will continue to operate its Hutchinson, KS hydraulics facility. The announcement follows months of negotiations between the IAM, company representatives, local government officials and Kansas Gov. Kathleen
Read moreNorthwest Apologizes for Insulting Employees As if losing your job wasn’t bad enough, Northwest Airlines added salt to the wounds of IAM members facing furlough by handing about 60 employees a booklet containing an inconsiderate list of ideas on how to save money while they’re out of work. The list entitled, “101 Ways to Save
Read moreTransportation Wins 900 US Airways Members The National Mediation Board (NMB) has certified the Machinists union as the collective bargaining representative for the Mechanic & Related Class and Craft at US Airways. The IAM and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters were both competing for representation rights following the airline’s merger with America West Airlines. The
Read moreIAM Responds to Transportation Threat British Authorities foiled a terrorist plot against aircraft flying between the United Kingdom and the United States. As a result, the U.S. threat level has been raised to Severe, or Red, for all commercial flights flying from the United Kingdom to the U.S. The U.S. threat level is raised to
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