U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) sharply criticized United CEO Jeffrey Smisek for the airline’s decision to dramatically downsize its operation at Cleveland’s Hopkins Airport. IAM members and staff launched legislative efforts after United Airlines announced its operational reduction in Cleveland and other plans to outsource ground operations work. “I write
Read moreIAM members and representatives attended the 30th annual Alabama Governor’s Labor Management Conference last week in Mobile, AL, using the event to tout the ability of the IAM and labor to help develop the skilled workforce needed to grow business and create jobs. The conference offered a forum for representatives of both labor and management
Read moreThe International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) recently filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) accusing Qatar Airways of workplace sex discrimination and restricting women’s rights. The complaint also alleges that the Qatari government is in breach of international obligations by turning a blind eye to the
Read moreThe 2014 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Online Silent Auction is now open. The event will run until June 15, 2014 at 9 p.m. EDT. “We have put some exciting travel and sports packages up for bid online,” said GDA President Dale Hartford. “This will give our supporters from across the country an opportunity to
Read moreThe registration deadline for the 2014 IAM Safety and Health Conference to be held August 17 to 22, 2014 at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD is being extended by one week. All forms must be postmarked and received by Friday, June 20, 2014. Click here for the call letter. Click here for
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