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“US Airways’ celebration is premature,” said IAM District 141 President Rich Delaney on the announcement of a deal between US Airways, American Airlines and the Department of Justice that removed government opposition to the proposed merger. “Until the carrier negotiates new contracts for its own IAM-represented employees, the new American Airlines will not get off
Read moreLeft to right, National Action Network (NAN) Health Care Award recipient and Aetna Foundation President Garth Graham, MD; Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett; NAN President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton; and award recipient and Kaiser Permanente Chairman George Halvorson attend the inaugural NAN Health Care luncheon in Washington, DC. Minority health care took
Read moreJanet Yellen In the very near future, the Senate Banking Committee will schedule hearings on Janet Yellen’s nomination to be Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve. President Obama picked Yellen to replace Ben Bernanke who retires in early 2014. Yellen’s nomination signals a continuation of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to stimulate the economy and a commitment
Read moreWayne Coin Retired IAM Administrative Assistant Wayne Coin died October 31, 2013 at his home in Milan, MO. Wayne, 69, retired from the IAM in 1999 after a 47 year union career that began at electronic device manufacturer Ametek. He was first elected Steward. A year later he was elected Business Representative and then promoted
Read moreIAM members will vote Nov. 13 on a proposal by the Boeing Co. that, if approved, would ensure Boeing 777X wing and fuselage work will be performed by IAM members in the Puget Sound area. IAM members at District 751 and District W-24 will vote on November 13, 2013 on a proposal from the Boeing
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