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Speaking at the Conference on the Renaissance of American Manufacturing in Washington, DC, IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger said a national industrial policy was needed to jumpstart the economy and to preserve our nation’s economic future. “There is something dramatically wrong when we have members of Congress who want to reward companies for moving work
Read moreAt a stop in Columbus, OH, the “It’s About Jobs” tour, including members of the IAM Focus Group, visited with Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. From left, GVP Tucker, Angie Hemler, Sophia Denford, Cindy Hunnell, Michelle Wyvill, Gov. Strickland, Amanda Baptiste, Tracey Dolina, GST Mart, GVP Gruber, EA Babineaux, driver Jerry Guyer, AST Minnich and Mike
Read moreUr Union of Unemployed (UCubed) will hold a pre-March rally at RFK Stadium before joining the historic 10.2.10 One Nation Working Together March on October 2, 2010 in Washington, DC The UCubed pre-March rally will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at RFK Stadium, which is located at 2400 E. Capitol St. in Washington,
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) today acted on an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) application and ordered a union representation election for more than 700 Stock & Stores employees at Delta Air Lines. “The Stock & Stores employees at Delta understand the airline industry is changing and they need protection from some
Read moreThe merger mania that cut the nation’s major network carriers to just four, is spreading to low-fare carriers this week with the announcement that Southwest Airlines will acquire AirTran Airways for $1.42 billion. The merger is expected to close in the first half of 2011, pending approval by shareholders and federal regulators. For representation purposes,
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