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  • iMail , News September 3, 2013

    ‘44 Million Reasons’ to Protect U.S. Pensions

    The IAM cited “44 million reasons” to defend America’s pensions in a new full-page ad published in USA Today. The ad ran from Friday, August 30, 2013 to Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013. To see a copy, click here. “More than 44 million American workers faithfully contributed part of their paychecks every week into

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  • iMail , News August 29, 2013

    Sportsman Channel Hosts Labor Day ‘Brotherhood Outdoors’ Marathon

    Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and the Sportsman Channel are teaming up again to honor and recognize the contributions of American workers and sportsmen and women during the Labor Day Brotherhood Outdoors Marathon Salute to American Workers and Celebration of America’s Parks. This year, the marathon highlights the contributions American workers have made to park systems

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  • iMail , News August 29, 2013

    District 751 Golfs and Rides for Guide Dogs

    Participants of IAM District 751’s 21st annual Guide Dogs of America Charity Golf Tournament show off their first place trophy after winning a one-hole playoff to win the best-ball tournament. IAM District 751, Seattle, capped off the remaining days of summer with two successful fundraisers for Guide Dogs of America (GDA). IAM District 751’s 11th

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  • iMail , News August 29, 2013

    50 Years Later, America Recalls the Dream

    IAM members braved rainy weather at the Lincoln Memorial to witness the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Bells tolled, freedom rang and the dream was reaffirmed as Americans came together on the National Mall and across the country to commemorate the 50th anniversary – to the day – of the 1963 March on

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  • iMail , News August 27, 2013

    Justice Department to Challenge Texas Voter ID Law

    The Justice Department is suing Texas over its controversial and discriminatory voter ID law, signaling a willingness of the Obama administration to protect minority voting rights despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key section of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The suit claims that Texas “knew or should have known that

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