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Hasan Solomon IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has announced that Assistant Legislative and Political Action Department Directors Hasan Solomon and Rick de la Fuente will lead the Legislative and Political Department as co-directors. Solomon will head the legislative duties of the department, which involves working to pass legislation on Capitol Hill and in state governments
Read morePresident Obama’s proposed budget contains important benefits to create jobs, invest in infrastructure and manufacturing and help America’s middle class, but could also change the way Social Security benefits are calculated and dramatically reduce payouts. It also has a provision to increase taxes on private planes which affects IAM members in a sector of the
Read moreIAM members from across the Southern Territory march down a portion of Beale Street in Memphis, TN, renamed ‘1968 Strikers Lane,’ to commemorate the sanitation workers’ strike that coincided with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Members of the Machinists Union joined with members of the American Federation of State, City and Municipal
Read moreA strong presence on the picket line by members of Local 1441 in Springfield, TN, led to an improved contract and the successful conclusion of a five-day strike. More than 150 members of Local 1441 in Springfield, TN, returned to work at Unarco Material Handling with an improved contract after a five-day strike. “It was
Read moreJon Harvey, International Association of Fire Fighters, introduces IAM Local 1943 Vice President Andrew Hounshell, at left, at the announcement of his candidacy for Congress, OH-8. An IAM member of Local 1943 in Middletown, OH, is challenging Republican House Speaker John Boehner for his congressional seat. IAM Local 1943 Vice President Andrew Hounshell officially
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