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From 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
Read moreHere’s your chance to own hard-to-find circa 1950 power tools that have been completely disassembled and restored, right down to the last nut and bolt. Better hurry, the Guide Dogs of America Online Auction ends this Sunday, June 12 at 6 p.m. PT. These one-of-a-kind pieces of history are completely functioning and will be the
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