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The National Mediation Board (NMB) this week announced its decision regarding the protest filed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) of last year’s Ramp/Fleet Service representational election at the airline formed by the merger of United Airlines, Continental and Continental Micronesia. The NMB found the election’s conditions were not tainted and upheld the IAM’s
Read moreThe IAM is seeking members who are musically inclined and willing to participate in a project that will produce modern era labor music and poetry. All genres are welcome, including rap, country, rock, hip-hop, Tejano, etc. Topics will include stories and songs about walking the picket line, bargaining for better wages and benefits, worker
Read moreThe Union of Unemployed (UCubed) will join thousands of labor activists at Netroots Nation 2012 on June 7-10, in Providence, RI. Each year, organizational leaders, grassroots organizers, online activists, newsmakers, social justice advocates, and bloggers come together to make new connections, hone their organizing skills, share best practices and build stronger relationships with others working
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has appointed Josh Diaz to the Western Territory staff – as Communications Representative, effective June 1. Diaz, a member of Local Lodge 794, will work out of the Western Territory office in Sacramento, CA and is responsible for communications activities in the territory’s 13 states. “Josh brings a wealth of
Read moreKathy Delio Effective June 1, 2012, IAM Assistant Director of Membership Services Kathy Delio will become Director of the newly-formed IAM Membership Services Department. The department currently exists as part of the IAM Information Systems Department. IT Specialist Cathy Russell will succeed Delio as Assistant Director. Cathy Russell “The Membership Services staff provide critical services
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