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IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger announced that Grand Lodge Representative Jim Reid will take over as Director of the IAM’s Safety and Health Department, effective June 1, 2015. “The IAM places an enormous amount of importance on safety and health training for our members, many of whom work in potentially dangerous work environments,” said Buffenbarger.
Read moreIAM Safety and Health Director Mike Flynn retired after over 42 years as a member, representative and staff member. Flynn’s retirement was effective June 1, 2015. “We all owe a debt of gratitude to Mike for a journeyman’s job serving as steward for the safety of our members,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. “Mike
Read moreHolding sign, from left: IAM Local S6 Vice President Rich Nolan, Hardings Chief Steward Rob Jacobs, Bath Chief Steward Don Bowen, and Local S6 President Jay Wadleigh. IAM Local S6 members flooded Washington Street in Bath, ME last week to march in solidarity for U.S. shipbuilding jobs. More than one thousand IAM members, family, other
Read moreAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka sat down with the Machinists News Network to discuss the latest on Fast Track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Remember, this is a vote that is going to determine the future of our economy,” said Trumka. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka sat down with the Machinists News Network to talk about the importance
Read moreIAM District Lodge 142 President Dave Supplee with Aviation High School students at the Aviation Maintenance Skills Competition in Miami, FL. Back row, from left: Supplee, Michael Vanegas, Sandeep Chumber, Jeyson Pichardo and Instructor Evelyn Tavarez. Front row: Konrad Kostecki, Narad Gounden and Eric Popko. IAM District 142 recently sponsored six students and their instructors
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