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An overwhelming majority of House Democrats, led by U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and George Miller (D-CA), have sent a letter to the Obama administration demanding the provisions and text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), be made public. President Obama and his trade team are in talks right now with ten other countries to create
Read moreMembers of District 776 voted by a wide margin to accept the improved contract proposal from Lockheed Martin, ending the strike that began on April 23rd. Key economic features of the four-year accord include an 11 percent increase in wages and a lump-sum bonus of $2,000, plus an up-front Cost-of-Living payment of $1,600. The new
Read moreThe IAM welcomed the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision upholding the key portions of the Affordable Care Act. “This case was brought to energize and mobilize political opposition to the President of the United States,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. “It is unfortunate the Supreme Court has become a forum for such efforts. But
Read moreMiembros de la IAM que asistieron a las recientes clases de liderazgo en el Centro William W. Winpisinger se mostraron entusiastas en su apoyo por las clases en español. Entre los participantes que dejaron comentarios en la conclusión del programa fue el Distrito 15, local 447, Héctor Canales, quien escribió: “Fue un honor poder haber
Read moreIAM members who attended the recent Leadership II class conducted in Spanish at the William W. Winpisinger Center were enthusiastic in their support for the Spanish language classes. Among the participants who left comments at the conclusion of the program was District 15, Local 447 member Hector Canales, who wrote, “It was an honor to
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