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The deadline to register for the Employee Assistance Professional I program scheduled for February 7-10, 2010 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center has been extended to January 7. The Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) program is offered through the IAM Community Services/EAP/Retirees Department. The course trains union members to help fellow members who
Read moreSouthern Territory GVP Bob Martinez this week named GLR Jeff Smith to replace current AA Gaylon Allen when Allen retires after a long career on Jan. 1, 2010. Smith joined the IAM in 1980 as a member of Local 2003 at Ft. Rucker, AL, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. In addition to numerous
Read moreIAM International President Tom Buffenbarger this week announced several staff changes at IAM Headquarters to become effective January 1, 2010. “At the end of this year, we say goodbye to some good friends and dedicated Machinists as they retire after many years of devoted service to the IAM,” said Buffenbarger. Among those retiring are: Maria
Read moreThe IAM is calling on President Obama to dissuade Pratt & Whitney from moving more than 1,000 aerospace jobs from Connecticut to low-cost locations in Japan, Indonesia and Georgia. “We are in the midst of a national jobs crisis and there is no excuse for a company that has thrived for years at taxpayer expense
Read moreJanuary 4, 2010 is the deadline to submit comments to the National Mediation Board (NMB) in support of a proposed rule change that would be the most significant advance in decades for air and rail workers’ voting rights. While thousands of comments have already been sent, the IAM is urging all members to submit comments
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