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A bill to extend federal unemployment insurance benefits for an estimated 1.3 million jobless Americans has passed a critical test vote in the Senate. Six Republicans joined 54 Democrats in meeting the 60-vote threshold needed for the Senate to begin full consideration of the bill. The pending legislation would extend the emergency unemployment compensation program
Read moreDon Barker IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has announced the appointment of Grand Lodge Representative Don Barker to the position of Aerospace Coordinator, effective January 1, 2014. An IAM member for more than 27 years, Barker initiated into Local Lodge 776A in July 1986 as a production worker for General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) in
Read moreFrank Darcy The IAM mourns the passing of lifelong trade unionist Frank Darcy who passed away on December 27, 2013 at the age of 94. Born in Providence, RI, Darcy was raised in Ireland. After his return to the United States, Darcy maintained an active career as a skilled machinist, furthered his education in labor
Read moreFormer IAM Retirees, Community and Membership Services Director Charlie Micallef, center, was honored by IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger, left, and IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr., right, before his retirement effective January 1, 2014. Charlie Micallef, who for the last three years has served as the IAM’s Retirees, Community and Membership Services Department Director,
Read moreIAM Local 2781 member Gene Barnes, right, and his dad Harlyn, left, will be featured on the Sportsman Channel’s ‘Brotherhood Outdoors’ TV show on Sunday, January 5 at 11 a.m. ET. IAM Local Lodge 2781 (Eddyville, KY) member Gene Barnes and his dad, Harlyn Barnes, will be featured Sunday, January 5 at 11 a.m. ET
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