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IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger, while speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, called on Congress to hit the brakes on the “fast track” campaign to pass the secretly-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement. The IAM called on Congress to slow down the campaign for an expedited and secretly-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Read moreThe IAM announced it declined management’s invitation to participate in the “new” American Airlines’ opening bell ceremony at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport celebrating the carrier’s first day of stock trading on the NASDAQ. “Make no mistake, this airline has ignored and disrespected IAM members at US Airways by its shameless refusal to settle a fair
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger today issued the following response to the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela: “President Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for democracy, equality and freedom. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who strive for a better and more just world. “Even as
Read moreHundreds of IAM District 26 members employed by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in East Hartford, and Middletown, CT, marched through the factory this week, shouting “solidarity forever” and blowing whistles, to demonstrate their support for their Negotiating Committee currently in talks for a new agreement. The current three-year agreement covering 2,700 members at Local 700
Read moreThe deadline to reserve a hotel room under the special rate for the IAM’s Young Workers and Emerging Leaders Conference is December 17, 2013. The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, TX, January 16-18, 2014. The IAM has secured a special room rate of $169 plus tax for
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