Negotiating Committees from Raytheon Missile Systems of Old Pueblo Lodge 933 in Tucson, AZ, and Rugby Manufacturing of Local 2525 in Fargo, ND, got ready for their respective rounds of contract negotiations at the unique Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committees program at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The
Read moreLocal 2916 member Connie Rendon, who was severely injured while deployed in Iraq, was honored this Veterans Day for her service to our country. Pictured left to right are: Hector Rendon, Connie Rendon, LL 2916 President Patrick Cox, LL 2916 VP Bob Judkins, IP Tom Buffenbarger and GVP Bob Martinez. Every year on Veterans
Read moreIn an open letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Union of Unemployed expressed appreciation for her efforts in the last session of Congress and urged a continuation of her support for America’s jobless. “In the 111th Congress, your support for the jobless was unwavering,” said Ur Union of Unemployed Acting Executive Director Rick Sloan.
Read moreCongress only has a few voting days to extend unemployment benefits for millions of jobless Americans. The federal unemployment program, which remains the sole source of income for many idled Americans – left jobless through no fault of their own – is scheduled to expire on November 30th. If benefits are left to expire, efforts
Read moreWashington, D.C., November 12, 2010 – In an open letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Union of Unemployed expressed appreciation for her efforts in the last session of Congress and urged a continuation of her support for America’s jobless. “In the 111th Congress, your support for the jobless was unwavering,” said Ur Union of
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