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In response to a complaint filed by the IAM, the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Committee on Freedom of Association found that the Conservative Canadian Government violated international labor rights when it passed the so-called Protecting Air Services Act (Bill C-33), a measure that made it illegal for members of the IAM and the Pilots Union
Read moreThe IAM has joined with the United Steelworkers and United Auto Workers in a joint proposal to protect workers in each of the countries signed-on to the overly-ambitious, extremely-flawed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a proposed free trade agreement that’s currently being negotiated in secrecy and with no congressional oversight. The proposal provides recommendations on how “rules
Read moreA new website launched by the IAM Eastern Territory, unionmechanic.org, is a “virtual garage” to help automotive professionals organize a union shop where they work. Scan the above QR code with your smartphone to access unionmechanic.org A new website launched by the IAM Eastern Territory and designed by Grand Lodge Representative Mark Ward caters specifically
Read moreIt’s not too late to register to attend the 2013 Guide Dogs of America Conference. This year’s conference will be held November 21-23, 2013 in Las Vegas. As always, there are some amazing fundraising events scheduled. The 13th Annual Las Vegas – Hawgs for Dogs Motorcycle Ride and the Sporting Clay Event, hosted by the
Read moreIAM members stood side-by-side with Brazilian metalworkers as they aired their grievances over unsatisfactory wage increases at aerospace company Embraer. Visiting Brazil as part of a labor exchange trip between Brazil and the U.S., the Machinists delivered a message of solidarity to brothers and sisters of Sindacato dos Metalúrgicos, a labor union that represents metalworkers
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