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Organized labor unions and congressional allies gathered in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare’s founding. Attendees at the rally also urged Americans to protect the health system from a Republican power grab aimed at privatization.
Read moreThirty-five shop stewards from IAM Local Lodge 778 in Missouri traveled to the William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Maryland for formal training, so they’ll be better able to serve members at ATK Lake City. All who took part in the planning program say they appreciate the importance of knowing and standing up
Read moreThirty-seven young activists from 26 different countries converged on the William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Hollywood, Maryland for the International Transport Workers’ Federation Summer School. This was the third summer school aimed at young union activists. Participants shared experiences and advice about building alliances and dealing with employment changes around the world.
Read moreNetroots Nation 2015, a grassroots activist and progressive web-based community, held its annual conference in Arizona. Representatives from the IAM communications department attended the event and gained valuable tools that will be used to help fight for working class Americans.
Read moreThe IAM sponsored three scholarships for college students in honor of International President Tom Buffenbarger and General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. at the National Meeting of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) in Boston. GST Roach also served on a panel at a Transportation Symposium during the COMTO Leadership Institute Day at Harvard University.
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