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Twenty-four union workers at iPhone 6 microchip-supplier NXP in the Philippines have been fired in retaliation for trying to bargain in good faith. You may want to think twice before upgrading to the newest Apple phone, unofficially dubbed the iPhone 6, rumored to be released this fall. Early peeks at the new generation of the
Read moreIAM Local 778 Steward Jason Capra, middle, won a John Deere tractor in the 2016 IAM Grand Lodge Convention raffle. From left, Local 778 Secretary-Treasurer Cory Wallace, Local 778 Directing Business Representative Joe Capra, Jason Capra, John Deere salesman Jeff VanSlyke and Heritage Tractor Vice President Dale VanSlyke. Kansas City, MO Local 778 member Jason
Read moreSt. Mary’s Sherriff’s Department Sgt. Brian Hartz, second from right, presents a certificate of appreciation to the IAM for their fundraising on behalf of the Special Olympics. From left, Carlos San Miguel, Retiree, Community and Membership Services Director; Angela Bennett, Women’s and Human Rights Department Administrative Secretary; Annette Hartz, Information Systems Analyst; Brian Hartz and
Read moreExtreme pro-business interests often argue that raising the minimum wage will lead to job losses, but the evidence suggests otherwise. The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has found states that raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2014 have seen higher job growth than states where the minimum wage stayed the same. Click
Read moreFrom left: New IAM members Federico Rojas, Ricardo Santiago, Jose Camacho, Pedro Jimenez and Xavier Belen. In a hotly contested election overseen by the National Mediation Board (NMB), nearly 220 Spirit Airlines ramp agents voted overwhelmingly, by 80 percent, to be represented by the IAM. The victorious ramp agents, who work at airports in Fort
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