Quick links+
March 14, 2006 – The National Labor Relations Board filed a petition asking the federal district court to stop Foster Farms in Livingston, California from engaging in unfair labor practices outlined in multiple charges filed by the IAM. Following a review of charges filed by the IAM, the board found sufficient evidence to support the
Read moreMarch 14, 2006 – A seasoned and steady hand will be at the wheel of the IAM’s Legislative and Political Action Department when Assistant Legislative Director Tom Trotter takes over as director from outgoing Legislative Director Rich Michalski on June 1. “Tom Trotter’s experience, political insights and work ethic are a matter of record and
Read moreTrotter Tapped to Lead IAM Legislative Dept. A seasoned and steady hand will be at the wheel of the IAM’s Legislative and Political Action Department when Assistant Legislative Director Tom Trotter takes over as director from outgoing Legislative Director Rich Michalski on June 1. “Tom Trotter’s experience, political insights and work ethic are a matter
Read moreMedicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003 In 2003, the battle to pass the Medicare bill was fought until the end. George W. Bush’s flawed Medicare Prescription Drug Part D program would force seniors into unreliable, uncertain private insurance plans for their drug coverage, put all Medicare coverage on the road to privatization,
Read moreMachinists Announce Vote Results at NWA IAM members at Northwest Airlines delivered a split decision on the bankrupt airline’s $190 million cost cutting proposal. In separate voting by classification, Northwest’s proposal was accepted by the 7,677-member Clerical, Office, Fleet and Passenger Service group and the 18-member Plant Protection group. A similar proposal was rejected by
Read more