Labor activists in Anchorage, Alaska are gearing up to overturn a new labor ordinance that prevents public-sector unions from striking and using binding arbitration. Sponsors filed an application to launch a petition drive for a referendum to strike down the new law sponsored by Republican mayor Dan Sullivan. The measure passed the Anchorage Assembly by
Read moreImmigrant families and supporters of immigration reform went to Washington Wednesday to plead Congress for a path to citizenship for more than 11 million undocumented Americans. IAM members joined a rally of more than 100,000 immigrant families and their supporters to send a simple message to Congress on Wednesday: the time for immigration reform is
Read moreMore than 90 IAM members have earned college degrees through the IAM’s partnership program with the National Labor College (pictured above the 2012 graduating class). If you’ve been thinking about completing your degree, now is the time to get started! The IAM has partnered with the National Labor College (NLC) to help IAM members earn
Read moreHasan Solomon IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has announced that Assistant Legislative and Political Action Department Directors Hasan Solomon and Rick de la Fuente will lead the Legislative and Political Department as co-directors. Solomon will head the legislative duties of the department, which involves working to pass legislation on Capitol Hill and in state governments
Read morePresident Obama’s proposed budget contains important benefits to create jobs, invest in infrastructure and manufacturing and help America’s middle class, but could also change the way Social Security benefits are calculated and dramatically reduce payouts. It also has a provision to increase taxes on private planes which affects IAM members in a sector of the
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