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As the countdown to a possible government shutdown ticks to fewer than two weeks, House Republicans are spending their time voting to slash food stamps and, of course, defund the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The GOP-backed food stamp bill would cut $39 billion over the next decade from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which
Read moreIAM and Guide Dogs staff members mark the 110 Anniversary of Harley-Davidson. Standing left-to-right, Chuck Jordan, Director of Programs/Licensed Guide Dog Instructor; Bryan Young, Licensed Guide Dog Instructor; Brandon Mortenson, LL 78; and Tom O’Heron, IAM Director of Collective Bargaining, and Ash the Guide Dog. Bikers know that while four wheels move the body, two
Read moreCalling all retirees! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us at the IAMAW Retirees Conference at Bally’s in Las Vegas on November 19-21, 2013. Want a sneak peek at some of the highlights? This year we’ll be celebrating 125 years of IAMAW leadership and we’ll gear up for the 2014 fight to preserve
Read moreThe 2013 Guide Dogs of America Conference will be held November 21-23, 2013 in Las Vegas. As always, there are some amazing events scheduled. The 13th Annual Las Vegas – Hawgs for Dogs Motorcycle Ride and the Sporting Clay Event, hosted by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, kick off the celebrations on Thursday, November 21. On
Read moreIAM and TCU leaders continue to shine a much-needed light on two working family issues currently under attack: pensions and health care. Taking part in an action session at the AFL-CIO 2013 Convention in Los Angeles, entitled “Bankrupting Retirement: Retirement Security and Bankruptcy as an Employer Strategy,” IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr., told fellow
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