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The Justice Department is suing Texas over its controversial and discriminatory voter ID law, signaling a willingness of the Obama administration to protect minority voting rights despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key section of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The suit claims that Texas “knew or should have known that
Read moreIAM Executive Council Members, holding the banner from left to right, Eastern Territory GVP Lynn Tucker, Jr., GVP Diane Babineaux, Midwest Territory GVP Philip Gruber, GST Robert Roach, Jr., International President Tom Buffenbarger, and GVP Dora Cervantes, fourth from right, led a contingent of IAM members to the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1963 March
Read moreThe re-election kickoff rally for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was marked by abysmal attendance despite heavily-advertised GOP star power from Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. (Photo: Dolph Bell/The Greenville News) It’s no secret that South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley hates labor unions – you know,
Read moreRetirees and their spouses come from all over North America to participate in the IAM’s Retiree Conferences. The registration deadline for this year’s conference, which begins November 19 in Las Vegas, is October 11. Are you ready to have fun with IAM Brothers and Sisters and safeguard hard-won union benefits? If so, join us for
Read moreMadison firefighter Ted Higgins is arrested by WI State Capitol Police after participating in a Solidarity Sing Along on August 19, 2013. (Photo: Leslie Peterson) Add freedom of assembly to the list of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s enemies. A month ago, the Republican began ordering the arrest of people participating in noontime sing-alongs to protest
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