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IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger today issued the following response to the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela: “President Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for democracy, equality and freedom. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who strive for a better and more just world. “Even as
Read moreHundreds of IAM District 26 members employed by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in East Hartford, and Middletown, CT, marched through the factory this week, shouting “solidarity forever” and blowing whistles, to demonstrate their support for their Negotiating Committee currently in talks for a new agreement. The current three-year agreement covering 2,700 members at Local 700
Read moreThe deadline to reserve a hotel room under the special rate for the IAM’s Young Workers and Emerging Leaders Conference is December 17, 2013. The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, TX, January 16-18, 2014. The IAM has secured a special room rate of $169 plus tax for
Read moreMike Rose The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) has elected IAM Grand Lodge Representative Mike Rose to its World Council, the global union federation’s highest governing body when the World Congress is not in session. BWI has more than 350 member organizations in 135 countries in the building, building materials, wood, forestry and allied
Read moreLeft to right, IAM Local Lodge 1871 President Pat Buzzee, wife Julia Buzzee, Retiree and past Local 1871 President Michael “Snuffy” Smith, and Local 1871 Vice President Jim Underhill inventory turkeys for the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive at the Local 1871 Food Pantry. IAM Local 1871 in Groton, CT, completed its 23rd year of
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