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Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), speaking on the importance of upholding voting rights and expanding the influence of organized labor, at the 2013 IAM National Staff Conference. (Credit: Ron Sherman) John Lewis has been fighting for voting rights for over half a century. A fractured skull and scars from beatings at the hands of police and
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach Jr., as he delivers the commencement speech to the SUNY Empire State College Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies graduating class of 2013 in New York City. “Strive to become leaders,” said IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach Jr., to the SUNY Empire State College Harry Van Arsdale Jr.
Read moreCelebrate your dad in solidarity style this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013, by getting him a gift that sports the union label. Perhaps dad could use a new Timex watch – proudly made by Machinists members? Or an old-fashioned game of hoops with a brand new Spalding basketball, also made by Machinists? Invite dad
Read moreThe IAM Southern Territory is continuing its organizing success in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In two separate elections in a 32-day period, Local Lodge 340 has added all the bargaining unit employees at Waste Management on the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. Johns. Over 100 new workers, including office and clerical staff,
Read moreMaine Lobstermen and District 4 Representatives gather at the State House prior to a hearing on LD 1549, a bill that threatens the sustainability of Maine’s lobster industry, as State Representative Mick Devin (D) addresses those gathered for a press conference. IAM District Lodge 4 members recently joined fellow lobstermen in Maine to help defeat
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