The IAM is calling on members of Congress to put the brakes on the proposed sale of Hawker Beechcraft to a little-known Chinese company, Superior Aviation Beijing Co., Ltd. (Superior). In a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court this week, the IAM expressed serious concern that the sale could facilitate the transfer of valuable commercial
Read moreThe Union Sportsmen’s Alliance TV series “Brotherhood Outdoors” has started a new season of exciting episodes. “Brotherhood Outdoors” is an award-winning, outdoor television series that celebrates union men and women from around the country – everyday Americans who work hard building our country and striving to make a positive impact. Winners share their stories through
Read moreIn an op-ed written by talk radio host and author Bill Press, the political commentator sets the record straight on who’s really to blame for Congress’ inability to get work done. “This is the political season. So you can expect to hear a lot of lies, and we do,” writes Press. “‘The stimulus did not
Read moreMore than 8,000 seasonal federal wildland firefighters and their families will no longer have to fear bankruptcy when being injured on the job, or if their child gets sick. President Obama announced they will now be eligible for health insurance. The news comes on the heels of a National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) campaign
Read moreThe Farnborough Air Show is one of the largest gatherings of aerospace manufacturers and suppliers in the world, such as U.S.-based Pratt & Whitney. The IAM and other aerospace members of the global union IndustriALL attended the show to ensure highly-skilled aerospace workers’ interests were represented. Nowhere on earth is there a greater concentration
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