The 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
Read moreThe idea of U.S. astronauts soon having to hitchhike on Russian rockets has Russian leaders gleaming with joy. According to a recent article from a Russian government daily newspaper featured in the Washington Post, the country is “burning with ambition” over the prospect of possibly swiping the United State’s top spot as the worldwide leader
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