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Tell 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
Read moreObama Telegraphs Pro-NAFTA Position The IAM is urging all union members to take a second look at Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-IL) position on the North American Free Trade Ageement (NAFTA), following news reports he assured Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. that his opposition to NAFTA was “just campaign rhetoric.” According to a report on CTV
Read moreMachinists, Passenger Rights Group Join Forces The IAM and the nation’s largest passenger rights group are joining forces to oppose any combination of United Airlines, American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines. The Machinists and the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (CAPBOR) will coordinate legislative efforts and make the case
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