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  • iMail , News May 21, 2013

    IAM Responds to Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy

    Lea Bessinger and her son Josh Bessinger look through the rubble of her tornado-ravaged home Tuesday in Moore, OK. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) The IAM is sending

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  • iMail , News May 16, 2013

    Spanish Leadership Recognized for Language-Based Curriculum

    Participants in the first Spanish Leadership I course of 2013 expressed great appreciation for the curriculum provided in their native language at the William W. Winpisinger Center. The first 2013 Spanish Leadership I Program was held last week at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. All members expressed great appreciation to the IAM

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  • iMail , News May 16, 2013

    NASA Hitches $70 Million Per Seat Ride to Space with Russia

    Thanks to a 2011 move by the Obama Administration to shut down and privatize NASA’s historic and admired shuttle program, the U.S. space agency will now be paying $424 million to hitch a ride to space with Russia. That’s $70.6 million per seat. NASA announced its latest contract with the Russian Federal Space Agency saying

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  • iMail , News May 16, 2013

    Pelosi Brings Rousing Close to 2013 IAM Legislative Conference

    Headquarters General Vice President Rich Michalski welcomes House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA) to the 2013 IAM Legislative Conference. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi told IAM members on the final day of the 2013 Legislative Conference that “the most important thing we can do for our families and our economy is to create jobs.” Destructive

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  • iMail , News May 16, 2013

    IAM Applauds Las Vegas Taxi Drivers 60-Day Strike Win

    The IAM congratulates the taxi drivers of the Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union (ITPEU)/OPEIU Local 4873 who won their 60-day strike at Yellow Checker Star Transportation (YCS) in Las Vegas, NV. “IAM members were proud to stand by our brothers and sisters at ITPEU/OPEIU,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. “An injustice to one

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