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March 11, 2008 – Organizing efforts continue in the Western Territory with a win at First Student Inc. in Gardena, California. Mechanics voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM, citing wage and benefits issues. “Congratulations to District 947 Directing Business Representative Richard Sanchez and Organizer Felix Osuna on this organizing victory,” said Western Territory General Vice
Read moreGAO to Investigate $40 Billion Tanker Contract If the Air Force officials who awarded a $40 billion contract to Airbus and EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.) were betting the outrage over the deal would die out quickly, they gambled wrong. A formal protest filed today by the Boeing Co. will be considered by
Read moreTell Congress: U.S. Forces Deserve U.S. Tankers Outrage continues to grow over the U.S. Air Force decision to award a $40 billion aerial refueling tanker contract to European company EADS a contract which could eventually be worth $60 billion. Appearing on CNN’s Lou Dobb’s Tonight, IAM President Tom Buffenbarger ripped into the Air Force’s decision.
Read moreMachinists Union Blasts Tanker Decision Machinists across the country are calling for congressional action following the decision by Air Force officials to award a $40 billion aerial refueling tanker contract to a team led by the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS), parent company of Airbus. “The Air Force’s decision is a serious blow
Read moreSister of the Month March 2008 Monique Edwards Sister Monique Edwards has been an IAM member for 19 years and has been a leader in her lodge and at the Canadian National level as well. Within Local Lodge 2603, Sister Monique is involved in committee activities, serves as the Web Steward and was elected chairperson
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