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The Ontario Labour Relations Board will hear charges of unfair labour practices against Dominion Motors filed by IAM Local 1120. Local 1120 members have been locked out of their jobs at the auto dealership since February 13, 2012. “This employer waited until just before closing on Friday, February 10 to post the lock-out notice, when
Read moreIn a unanimous vote, the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) endorsed the reelection of President Barack Obama. “Jobs are the central issue of this campaign, and only President Obama has a plan that would put millions of Americans and thousands of Machinists back to work,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “We’re convinced the job growth
Read moreNearly 17,000 Passenger Service and Reservation employees at the new United Airlines have until March 7, 2012 to cast ballots in the historic election to determine union representation for their classification. The election, which was initially set to conclude on February 21, was extended by the National Mediation Board (NMB) thanks to a successful effort
Read moreIAM representatives and delegates attending the 2012 Grand Lodge Convention in Toronto, Ontario, are reminded that they need a valid U.S. passport to enter Canada. If you do not have a current passport, you should apply for, or update, your passport as soon as possible. Click here to go to the U.S. State Department website
Read moreConstruction has begun on the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama joined Former First Lady Laura Bush and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) for a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday. The $500 million building will be the first museum on the National Mall devoted solely to black life, art,
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