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Aerospace Conference Focused on Growth The Democratic Governor of Oregon, Ted Kulongoski, received a standing ovation from more than 200 delegates, staff and guests on the opening day of the 2007 IAM Aerospace Conference in Portland, OR. The applause grew louder during his remarks as the former truck driver displayed a solid understanding of the
Read moreMaytag Veteran Calls on Congress to Fix Trade Agreements Former IAM Local Lodge 2063 President Dave Bevard testified before Congress today, speaking about the shortcomings of Trade Adjustment Assistance and the need for fair trade agreements. Bevard worked at Maytag Refrigeration Products in Galesburg, Illinois for 32 years when, on October 11, 2002, the company told
Read moreLou Dobbs Examines China’s Aircraft Ambitions IP Tom Buffenbarger is scheduled to appear Thursday, March 22, on CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight as part of a news segment about China’s entry into the global commercial aircraft market. “The recent announcement that China will be entering the large commercial aircraft market comes as no surprise to the
Read moreIAM Establishes Tornado Relief Fund Victims of the tornado that cut through Southern Alabama nearly 3 weeks ago are doing everything they can to put their lives back together. But that can be a tall order when all that’s left are the clothes on your back and a pile of sticks where your house once
Read moreVote Ends Lockout at AK Steel in Ohio IAM members at AK Steel in Middletown, OH voted overwhelmingly this week to approve a new contract that secures workers’ pensions and brings an end to the nearly 13-month long lockout. The vote was 1,275 in favor, 226 opposed. The agreement calls for wage increases of up
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