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Over the last several years, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare professionals have seen their collective bargaining rights practically eliminated. Agency management’s improperly broad interpretation of a certain provision in federal labor law, Sec. 7422 of Title 38, has allowed them to circumvent the bargaining process on numerous critical issues. The effect is taking its
Read moreMore than 100 workers who forge essential components used on aircraft, drilling rigs and ships at the Jorgensen Forge Corp. plant in Tukwila, WA, have voted to join IAM District 751. By a 3-to-2 margin, workers who forge essential components used on aircraft, drilling rigs and ships have voted to join Machinists Union District Lodge
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has appointed has tapped District 947 Business Representative Jason Hardwick as the new Western Territory Communications Representative. “We are excited to welcome Jason to our staff,” said Western Territory GVP Gary Allen. “His positive attitude and unique skillset will be an asset to the Western Territory.” Serving as a Business
Read moreMark your calendar for the IAMAW Battle of the Boards Charity Cornhole Tournament to benefit Guide Dogs of America on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, MD. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Bags fly at 1 p.m. The double-elimination tournament includes prizes and raffle tickets. There will also be a
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger admires the interactive kiosk of photos and videos at the opening of the new Buffenbarger Library at the IAM’s Winpisinger Education Center. The library will be a resource for members to learn about how the IAM came through one of the most turbulent periods in IAM history under the leadership
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