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Shareholders Urged to Scuttle NWA-Delta Merger The IAM sent letters this week to the largest shareholders of Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines to express serious concerns over the proposed Northwest-Delta merger. “I urge shareholders of Delta and Northwest to protect their interests and speak out to oppose this proposed merger,” said IAM President Tom
Read moreJune 2008 Sister of the Month Ruth G. Cain In 1951,Sister Ruth G. Cain joined IAM Local Lodge 475 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a very active “Lifetime” member today. After successfully winning a grievance filed on Ruth’s behalf by her shop steward in 1962, Sister Ruth decided to learn more and become active in her
Read moreMike Rose Special Representative mrose@iamaw.org Mike Rose joined the International Woodworkers of America (IWA) in 1980 after being hired at International Paper Company in Reedsport OR where he served as shop steward and chief steward. When the IWA merged with the IAM in 1994, Mike became a Business Representative for Local Lodge W-261 inNorth Bend,
Read moreAbove, new members of District 725 working for EMI at March ARB rejoice in saying “union yes.” May growth in the Western Territory blossomed with successful organizing efforts in the following areas: District Lodge 160 in Seattle, Washington, organized 33 workers at Conglobal in Seattle. Led by DBR Don Hursey, the team at DL 160
Read moreNegotiations Herald New Era at Hawker Beechcraft The IAM marked an historic occasion this week with the opening round of contract talks between Locals 733 and 2328 and Hawker Beechcraft, the newly-formed company that resulted from last year’s sale of Raytheon’s aircraft division to Onex Corporation. These negotiations find Hawker Beechcraft well-positioned in a booming
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