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Executive Orders Undo Anti-Labor Policies In the opening days of his term and against a backdrop of economic turmoil, President Barack Obama made clear his support for labor unions and America’s working families. The president signed a series of executive orders he says will “level the playing field” for workers simply trying to get ahead.
Read moreMachinists Fault Boeing for Triggering ’08 Strike The IAM today called on leaders of the Boeing Company to end their misinformation campaign regarding the 57-day strike by 27,000 Machinists union members. “The strike was triggered by a Boeing strategy to create a separate and lower class of employees in its manufacturing facilities; one with lower
Read moreIAM Defends ‘Buy America’ Provisions The IAM is calling on Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., to reject a campaign by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to strip “Buy America” provisions from the pending $825 billion economic stimulus package. “We are in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, with more than 11 million Americans out
Read moreObama Sworn In, Pledges Bold Action On January 20, 2009, millions braved the bitter cold and billions more tuned in to witness “change.” Barack Obama was sworn in as our nation’s 44th president, and became the first African American Commander-in-Chief in U.S. history. The day marked the long-awaited start of a new era which Obama
Read moreCapitol Prepares for Historic Inauguration The nation’s capitol is bracing for record crowds in anticipation of the historic Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on January 20 as the first African-American president in U.S. history. Estimates range from 1.5 to three million people who will make the trip to the National Mall, far more than the
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