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Millions of middleclass Americans worked hard for, and were promised, good pensions upon retirement. But new legislation, passed by a hostile Republican congress, could severely slash hard earned pension benefits. But union retirees are fighting back with the help of the IAM and pro-labor politicians on Capitol Hill.
Read moreWhen congress returns from summer break, Machinists will be pressuring politicians to improve funding for the Department of Defense. In recent years the DOD has experienced serious sequestration cuts, a budget problem that diminishes American military might and threatens the jobs of IAM members in manufacturing who produce defense products.
Read moreFor years, the founding of Labor Day had been questionable because two men with the same-sounding last name from two different unions took credit. But, there is mounting evidence that Machinist Matthew Maguire, of New Jersey founded Labor Day in 1882. A.F.L. Founder Samuel Gompers, President Grover Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Labor agree.
Read moreThe 2nd Annual Lobstermen’s Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament was named the Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. Invitational at the historic Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor, Maine. All proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America, which provides guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and
Read moreThere are many good reasons why the IAMAW endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. IAMAW International President Tom Buffenbarger highlights a few in this video.
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