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Don 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
Read moreAdditional investment is needed to preserve and create manufacturing jobs that are critical to the middle class, according to a report released by Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee. The report, “Manufacturing Jobs for the Future,” advocates for increased worker training, more access to capital for businesses and opening foreign markets. Its recommendations are
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