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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) gained two labor-friendly members this week as President Obama exercised his power to make appointments while the Senate is in recess. Most of the nominees were approved by Senate committees months ago, but were being held up by Republican opposition. Labor lawyers Craig Becker and Mark Pearce will join
Read moreThe president of Mexico says he hopes the country will one day become an independent power in aerospace. The sudden boost in confidence came as the leader welcomed the opening of two new plants owned by French engine and parts supplier, Safran. The plants will make parts for Safran-owned jet engines and undercarriages. But, President
Read moreToday, Thursday, April 1, 2010, is the last day to receive the reduced room rate for the IAM’s 2010 Legislative Conference. This year’s event will be held May 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC. To make your room reservation, contact the Hyatt Regency directly at 202-737-1234. Registration starts at 9:00 Monday morning, May
Read moreThe IAM’s Federal Employees Basic Program will be held August 15-20, 2010, at the William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. This program provides training specific to the Federal Sector in areas such as collective bargaining, the Hatch Act and legislative action, Prohibited Personnel Practices, ULP and grievance handling, arbitration and an
Read moreIAM Local Lodge 2339H member Sarah Gray has been awarded a Union Plus Scholarship to attend the National Labor College (NLC) in Silver Spring, MD. A flight attendant for Continental Express Jet, Gray also serves on the Communications Committee for Local 2339H in Houston, TX, and hopes a degree in Labor Education will give her
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