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The deadline to apply for a 2014 IAM Scholarship Award is fast approaching. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 25, 2014 to be considered. The competition is open each year to eligible IAM members in the United States and Canada and their eligible children entering college or currently enrolled. “The scholarship program is
Read moreBrazilian trade unionists, many of which currently or formerly worked at the aerospace company Embraer, visit an IAM Local Lodge in Wichita, KS. A group of ten Brazilian trade unionists are visiting the U.S. as part of an exchange program being put on by the IAM and the AFL-CIO’s Solidarity Center. Brazilian unionist Herbert Claros
Read moreThe IAM Negotiating Committee for members at Lockheed Martin was joined by IAM President Tom Buffenbarger, General Vice Presidents Bob Martinez, Jr., Gary Allen and Mark Blondin and Aerospace Coordinators Terry Smith and Jody Bennett. The Machinists came out in full force to Palm Springs, CA for the opening day of the economic phase of
Read moreIn addition to some union-made sweets and treats, if you’re looking for flowers this Valentine’s Day, Union Plus is offering a 25 percent discount through Teleflora for union members and their families. Text MADE to 235246 for more union-made products (standard data and message rates may apply). Don’t forget to also support your local unionized grocery
Read moreSoon, government-issued uniforms for federal workers may no longer don clothing tags imprinted with the words “Made in China.” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced a bill that would require the federal government to only buy apparel that is 100 percent made in America. Brown says the Wear American Act is imperative for a number
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