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The U.S. Department of Labor released a new rule this week that will limit government contractors who cheat or endanger workers by making them disclose labor violations when bidding on a job. The new rule will begin phasing into effect on October 25, 2016. The new rule, known as the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
Read moreFrom left: Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo owner Robert LaMastra, Local 447 member Leo Shonitsky, and Local 447 Business Representative Norman Shreve. Shonitsky was presented his 35-year certificate from the IAM, a memorial clock etched in glass from District15/Local 447, and two round trip tickets anywhere Southwest flies from Robert LaMastra. After a 35-year career as an
Read morePending ratification by the membership, the IAM has reached a tentative bridging contract agreement with VSE Corporation at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX.
Read moreIAM International President Bob Martinez was sworn-in this week as an executive Board member of the 4.4 million-member Alliance for Retired Americans. The swearing-in marks the latest chapter of the IAM’s ongoing association the Alliance, where former IAM International Presidents George Kourpias and Tom Buffenbarger served as President and Board member, respectively. Retired IAM Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. serves as the current president of the Alliance.
Read moreThe world-class U.S. space program, and the IAM jobs helping to keep it that way, are at risk. Supporters of a non-union and unproven launch company, SpaceX, are trying to prevent United Launch Alliance (ULA) from buying the rockets it needs to keep supporting U.S. space and defense projects. ULA, which employs nearly 1,000 IAM
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