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  • News January 12, 2006

    IAM to Honor Gulf Coast Survivor Spirit

    January 12, 2006 – The IAM will hold a reception on January 13, 2005, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Picayune, MS, to honor the hundreds of IAM members in Mississippi and Louisiana who are rebuilding lives and communities in the wake of the recent hurricanes. The event will feature remarks from local and

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  • News January 10, 2006

    GOP’s Hammer Loses His Grip

    January 10, 2006 – Former GOP House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, nicknamed the “Hammer” for his iron-fisted tactics in the U.S. House of Representatives, finally lost his grip on power and announced he would not seek a return to his leadership post. DeLay was forced to step aside as Majority Leader after being indicted by

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  • iMail , News January 10, 2006

    iMail for Tuesday, January 10, 2006

    IAM Unveils New Campaign at Halleen Chevrolet The IAM is launching an air campaign to force Halleen Chevrolet, in North Olmstead, Ohio, to recognize the rights of its workers to seek union representation. A 30-second ad began running this week on Cleveland-area cable television stations asking viewers to hold the dealership accountable for denying its

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  • News January 6, 2006

    IAM, Boeing to Meet January 9

    January 6, 2006 – Boeing has contacted the Aerospace Coordinators, asking for a meeting. While Boeing has stressed that no negotiations will take place at this meeting, they wish to inventory the issues that are still open between the IAM and Boeing at the respective facilities. As the IAM is willing to meet, the Aerospace

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  • iMail , News January 6, 2006

    iMail for Thursday, January 5, 2006

    Abramoff Scandal Set to Widen GOP super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty this week in Washington, D.C. to three counts of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials. Abramoff later pleaded guilty in Florida to charges of fraud and conspiracy. In both cases, Abramoff agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and provide evidence about members

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