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  • News November 21, 2006

    Video: Opportunities and Challenges in Organizing

    Prior to coming to IAM Headquarters, Larry Washam was a Grand Lodge Representative assigned to the International Organizing Department.  Since May 1, 2005, he has taken on the postion of Director of the IAM’s Organizing Department. Video: Opportunities and Challenges in Organizing

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  • News November 20, 2006

    Voters Offer a Clear Mandate for Minimum Wage Increase

    November 20, 2006 – Voters in six states voted overwhelmingly to increase the minimum wage last week – a clear sign that Americans are ready for Congress to finally raise the federal minimum wage. Ohio, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, Nevada and Montana join 28 other states and the District of Columbia in passing legislation or approving

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  • News November 20, 2006

    Working Families Expect Results from Governor Elects

    November 20, 2006 – Thanks to a critical push by working families – Democrats picked up six governor seats across the country last week. Victories in states such as Ohio, New York and Maryland gave Democrats a total of 28 governor seats – and a majority of governorships for the first time in twelve years.

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  • News November 20, 2006

    Power @ Work

    If you need a union, you came to the right place! The IAM’s mission is Service to the Community and Justice on the Job. Justice on the Job starts with organizing a union. The IAM Organizing Department can help you in many ways. We have an experienced and motivated staff to lead you through your

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  • News November 17, 2006

    A Message From International President R. Thomas Buffenbarger:

    I would like to personally thank each and every one of you who in one way or another contributed to the victory for working families on November 7. Whether it was through phone banks, house calls or our virtual wall, your efforts to elect Governors who will fight for the middle class were remarkable.  I

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