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Members of Local Lodge 2385 in Fayetteville, TN, voted by a 3-1 margin to accept an improved contract offer and end their 5-day strike at Goodman Mfg. in Faytetteville, TN. The improved offer included a wage increase of 30 cents an hour the first year, up from 10 cents on the first proposal, improved health
Read moreIAM Headquarters will close for the holidays at the close of business Wednesday, December 19, 2012, and re-open Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Best wishes to all for a safe and joyous holiday season.
Read moreWestern Territory General Vice President Gary Allen Western Territory GVP Gary Allen spoke recently at the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission Event to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. More than 100 human rights activists from around Puget Sound attended the event, including
Read more“The recent announcement that American International Group (AIG) will sell up to 90 percent of its airplane leasing unit to an investor in China raises serious economic and security questions,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “The prospect of large amounts of aircraft maintenance work being funneled to China as a result of this deal is
Read moreA New York Times report says that Walmart played a larger role than the retailer indicated in the garment factory fire that killed more than 100 workers in Savar, Bangladesh last month. According to the publication, Walmart is primarily responsible for blocking past efforts to improve Bangladesh factory safety. “Two officials who attended a meeting
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