The deadline to book a hotel room at the discounted rate for the 2014 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Conference in Las Vegas is October 24, 2014. This year’s conference will be held November 20-22. The deadline to RSVP for the 34th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet is October 31. The GDA event will
Read moreAfter helping to raise thousands of dollars in a series of raffles for Guide Dogs of America (GDA) a handmade quilt is donated to Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN. Pictured left to right, IAM Southern Territory GLR Tony Blevins, Vanderbilt Hospital Manager Adelaide Vienneau, Asia, GDA Volunteer Teresa Blevins, District 711 Business Representative
Read moreU.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, promoted the role labor unions have in sustaining and growing the middle class and called for a raise in the minimum wage and a nationwide paid family leave law. “There is an absolutely direct relationship between the health of the middle
Read moreA highlight of the Automotive Conference was the presentation of the “R. Thomas Buffenbarger Journeyman Award” for outstanding service to IAM members. From left, International President R. Thomas Buffenbarger, District 15 Directing Business Representative James Conigliaro, award winner, IAM General Vice President Diane Babineaux, District 190 Directing Business James Beno and Local 10 Directing Business
Read moreDid you know that IAM members who’ve switched to Union Plus Auto Insurance have saved an average of $565 on car insurance? As an IAM member, you are entitled to over 30 special benefits and savings that Union Plus offers, including auto insurance. Coverage includes motorcycles, mobile homes, boats, ATVs and more. Your Union Plus
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