With the critical November 7th election just two months away, the IAM launched an innovative ‘RallyAround.Us’ online campaign to galvanize voters in key gubernatorial races in 36 states. “Governors can have a significant impact on economic issues important to our members,” said IP Tom Buffenbarger. “With the ‘RallyAround.Us’ campaign, we’re asking our members and their families to
Read moreThank you, Harold, for that generous introduction. You and General Secretary-Treasurer Vinnie Bollon not only are leading one of North America’s greatest unions but you throw one hell of a convention! This is spectacular. The IAM Convention will be held here in this very hall from September 9th to September 14th, 2012. By then, the
Read moreIAM Poised to Unveil Major Internet Campaign Machinists will have a unique opportunity to make their voice heard and felt on issues that matter most to them in the upcoming elections when the IAM unveils a nationwide internet campaign on Thursday, August 31, 2006. A key feature of the “Hell, Yes!” campaign will be a
Read moreAugust 29, 2006 – Machinists will have a unique opportunity to make their voice heard and felt on issues that matter most to them in the upcoming elections when the IAM unveils a nationwide internet campaign on Thursday, August 31, 2006. A key feature of the “Hell, Yes!” campaign will be a virtual wall, accessed
Read moreAugust 24, 2006 – The successful alternative to traditional labor-management practices is what brought President Bush to Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury, PA facility last week, where Local 175 represents 2,700 workers. After his tour and roundtable discussion with IAM members and management, Bush said: “I’m impressed by the fact that these people really enjoyed what they’re doing.”
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