The IAM is joining forces with AFL-CIO unions and allied organizations in a nationwide effort to ensure minority voting rights are protected in the upcoming mid-term elections. “From the Florida debacle that delivered the White House to George Bush in 2000 to the vote count scandals in Ohio four years later, it is clear that
Read moreThe winners of the 2006 IAM Photo Contest have been announced, and Local 41 member Ben Castic has won first-place for the second year in a row. This year’s entry, entitled, “Tunnel Vision” shows IAM member Gus Patakas as he deburrs a furnace section cylinder at South Side Machine Works in St. Louis, MO. Local
Read moreLocal 41 Photog Snaps 1 st Place Winner The winners of the 2006 IAM Photo Contest have been announced, and Local 41 member Ben Castic has won first-place for the second year in a row. This year’s entry, entitled, “Tunnel Vision” shows IAM member Gus Patakas as he deburrs a furnace section cylinder at South
Read moreOCTOBER 10, 2006 – As real wages continue to fall and health care costs spiral out of control, working families are struggling to stay afloat. A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute shows that the median income of those headed by someone less than 65 years old considered to be working-age households fell .5
Read moreSan Francisco Local 1781 Celebrates 60 Years IP Tom Buffenbarger and Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr. joined California Reps. George Miller, Tom Lantos and more than 300 guests for the 60th anniversary celebration of San Francisco’s legendary Local 1781. “The Air Transport sector of the IAM rose to greatness thanks to the solidarity and strength of
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