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Democratic lawmakers are working to pass an amendment aimed at saving hundreds of thousands of teacher, police and firefighter positions in communities across America. The amendment contains a $26 billion provision to help states balance their budgets without resorting to cutting vital services. Failure to pass the amendment could mean the loss of 300,000 teachers
Read moreFamily members touch memorial brick honoring Local 447 member Joshua Gonzalez, who thrived in an IAM apprenticeship program until his untimely death at age 20. Among the names added to the IAM Workers Memorial this year was New York Local 447 member Joshua Gonzalez, 20, who was killed in an auto accident. Gonzales was
Read moreNeed a job? Start checking the “Activists Resources and Tools” section in the “UCubed Resources” block for job listings. The first employer to post a job opening is Curtis Wright Flow Control Company in the Pittsburgh area. The company does design, development, manufacturing and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the U.S. Navy and commercial
Read moreDon’t pass up the chance to have your lodge members featured in the 2011 IAM Calendar. The deadline for entries for the 2010 IAM Photo Contest has been extended to June 21, 2010. Winning photos will be featured in the 2011 IAM Calendar. Photos should be of IAM or TCU members in good standing and
Read moreLocal 898 President Rick Boardman (left) and Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez (right) look on as IAM President Tom Buffenbarger signs documents that pledge full support for the HPWO partnership at Vance AFB in Enid, OK. Less than 12 months after resolving a strike by nearly 900 members of Local 898 at Vance Air
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