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Ten Democratic candidates for state and federal office have joined together to form a coalition focused on job creation and economic growth. The EnergizeUS Coalition promises to bring a green jobs agenda to Washington and their respective state legislatures in hopes of rebuilding America and getting people back to work. “EnergizeUS is the kick in
Read moreNine years ago today, terrorists struck the symbols of America’s global power — the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. Had not brave men and women fought back, those terrorists might have leveled the White House. There was no lack of everyday heroes on 9/11 or in the days that followed. The IAM lost members
Read moreCourtroom experience and a legally-binding IAM contract combined to bring a multi-million dollar legal victory for the retirees in Local 933 who formerly worked for Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ. In the ruling issued this week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an argument by Raytheon and upheld the lower court’s ruling that the
Read moreThe IAM submitted thousands of signed election request cards with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to provide the required proof of interest among Delta Fleet Service (ramp) employees for a union representation election. “Filing cards with the NMB is a significant milestone, but just one of many hurdles that must be overcome,” said IAM General
Read moreOregon Democratic Congressman Kurt Schrader speaks with IAM leaders during a stop of the ‘It’s About Jobs’ bus tour sponsored by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). Left to right (facing camera): Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), IAM Executive Assistant Diane Babineaux, Western Territory GVP Gary Allen and IP Tom Buffenbarger. IAM
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