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Tom Brickner International President Tom Buffenbarger announced Grand Lodge Representative Ira Levy will replace retiring Airline Coordinator Tom Brickner effective August 1, 2013. “On behalf of myself and the entire Executive Council, I thank Brother Brickner for his 43 years of dedicated service to the IAM,” said Buffenbarger. “He has been a tremendous asset for
Read moreThe IAM formally requested that the National Mediation Board (NMB) release its US Airways Fleet Service members from further mediated contract negotiations and initiate a 30-day countdown to a strike. When the NMB releases both parties from mediated talks, the agency would then make a proffer of binding arbitration. If either party rejects the proffer,
Read moreIAM Local 1546 Ride Mechanics at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA are back at work after ending their strike and overwhelmingly accepting a new contract with park management. After being locked out since May 2, the agreement provides the 24 ride mechanics with more frequent and higher quality safety training. The ride mechanics
Read moreGord Falconer IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has appointed Canadian Education Representative Gord Falconer to the position of Special Representative. Falconer has been the IAM’s Canadian Education Representative since 2002. While he will continue his duties concerning apprenticeship programs, job planning and skills training, his new responsibilities will include engaging the membership, staff, and district
Read moreMembers of IAM Local Lodge 660 attended class at the William W. Winpisinger Center to prepare for upcoming negotiations with Global Brass and Copper. In preparation for negotiations with metal fabricator and distributor Global Brass and Copper (GBC), IAM District 9, Local Lodge 660 members from East Alton, IL, attended the Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining
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