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‘Day of Action’ Signals Grassroots Revival The thousands of Machinists who came to Washington, DC last week for the 2007 Legislative Conference and the Transportation Department’s “Day of Action” returned home after witnessing firsthand the impact that grassroots political involvement can have. From an impassioned speech by John Edwards at the Legislative Conference, who repeatedly
Read moreBrothers and Sisters, welcome to this Day of Action. And it is a day of action, a day of protest, a day to unequivocally say to the President of the United States: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. You’re going to hear from impressive speakers this afternoon. So, I will be brief. Never in the long history of
Read moreMachinists Prevail in NWA Bankruptcy Case The Machinists Union scored a major bankruptcy court victory this week when Judge Allan Gropper ruled that IAM members at Northwest Airlines (NWA) are entitled to Series C claims against the bankrupt carrier worth $212 million. The ruling confirms an earlier state court judgment over the carrier’s refusal to
Read moreFallen Members Remembered at Winpisinger Center More than 100 people gathered at the William W. Winpisinger Center for a service honoring IAM members whose lives were lost to workplace accidents, injuries or illness. “As we remember those who have died,” said Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr. in addressing the group, “let us honor them by
Read moreMay US Sister of the Month Linda Carter Linda Carter has been an IAM member of Local Lodge 1689 for 18+ years. Thirteen years ago she was asked to fill the then vacant Recording Secretary position and has been active ever since. She served as Recording Secretary for 7 years then was elected 6 years
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