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Members of Local 714 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, were all smiles following the recent ratification of their first collective agreement with Wasaya Airways. “The membership endorsed their new agreement by 100 percent,” said District 140 General Chairperson and Organizer Ian Morland. “For some of the members, it means an increase of four dollars an hour. Yes,
Read moreGeneral Electric, exporter of thousands of U.S. jobs, is running a major ad campaign called American Renewal. The radio, television and print ads give the impression that GE is now a champion of “Made in America.” One print ad boasts “We call it the American Renewal. And it means making things right here in America.
Read moreMore than 250 Service Contract workers who provide valuable support for the U.S. Air Force at Nellis AFB near Las Vegas, NV, recently voted overwhelmingly for IAM representation, citing the Machinists’ great track record in Service Contract agreements. “This is a great win for the IAM,” said Western Territory GVP Gary Allen. “The teamwork between
Read moreThe White House released its $3.8 trillion dollar budget this week, with $100 billion earmarked for its highly-touted jobs program. The program, designed to address the highest unemployment levels in decades, would be funded with 25 cents out of every 10 dollars the federal government will spend next year. Of the $100 billion, $33 billion
Read moreIAM members of Local 1471 in Columbus, OH, braved freezing temperatures and sub-zero wind chills last week to provide members and the community with updates regarding an attempt to eliminate pensions for workers at Center City International Trucks (CCIT). Local 1471 members have been working without a contract since the previous agreement expired in November
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