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  • iMail , News October 16, 2012

    Nationwide Boycott of Crystal Sugar Products Underway

    In response to a 14-month lockout of Crystal Sugar workers, a nationwide consumer boycott of American Crystal Sugar products began on October 15. This boycott is part of the labor movement’s continued support for the 1.300 locked-out workers of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM). The IAM is working closely

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  • iMail , News October 16, 2012

    IAM Member, Combat Vet Seeks Hawaii State Senate Seat

    Local 1998 IAM members show their support for IAM member and Hawaii State Senate District 9 candidate Kurt Lajala (far right). Members, left to right, are Robert Lillis, LL 1998 President and Chief Steward, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; Maria Santiago Lillis, Grand Lodge Representative; Heidi Libkuman , daughter of LL 1998 member Michael Libkuman; and

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  • iMail , News October 11, 2012

    Air Canada Finance Group Ratifies Agreement

    The 221 members of IAM Local 2603 in Winnipeg, MN have a new five-year agreement. The group provides accounting, banking, auditing, cargo, accounts payable and receivable and payroll functions for Air Canada and Jazz. The collective agreement provides for a two percent lump sum wage increase in the first year, wage increases of two per

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  • iMail , News October 11, 2012

    District 751 Member on the Road to Recovery

    L to R: District 751 Business Rep Tommy Wilson, Robert Carver, Josh Divers, Andrew Dennis and Local A President Fergie Ferguson. Divers addressed members at a recent District 751 Local A meeting to thank them for their support after his accident in February. The October issue of the Aero Mechanic, District 751’s award-winning newsletter, features

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  • iMail , News October 11, 2012

    BEE MAD @ THE GOP Campaign Goes Viral

    Every day, over 33,000 UCubed fans engage in the oldest political activity in the world – talking over the back fence with their friends and neighbors – via one of the newest political tools: Facebook. UCubed fans share stories. They like Honey and Buzz E Bee videos. They comment on posts. They feel more engaged

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