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  • News April 25, 2006

    Election Date Set At Reynolds Tobacco

    A Union For Everyone Threats, Intimidation Force Reynolds Tobacco Workers to Vote Down the Union Winston-Salem, N.C. — The UNITED TOBACCO ALLIANCE for a Voice and Freedom (UTA) is a partnership between the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). This partnership

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  • News April 25, 2006

    Press Release: Union Alliance Calls for Recognition at Reynolds Tobacco in North Carolina

    April 3, 2006 – A unique alliance of two major unions and a majority of workers at Reynolds Tobacco facilities in Winston Salem, NC, are calling on the company to grant union recognition and begin bargaining for a contract that encourages growth, stability and a profitable future for the company and its workforce. The United

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  • iMail , News April 25, 2006

    iMail for Tuesday, April 25, 2006

    McHugh, Olsson, Canning Tapped for New Posts IAM President Tom Buffenbarger has announced two key personnel changes. IAM Associate Legal Counsel Mary McHugh will join the staff of the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center and Grand Lodge Representative Bruce Olsson will be the new Assistant Legislative Director of the IAM’s Legislative and Political

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  • News April 25, 2006

    Reynolds likes the problems cash brings

    Company expects to have $2.7 billion in hand at end of 2006 Read more from the Winston-Salem Journal article here.

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  • News April 25, 2006

    Unions file with NLRB to organize RJR

    Machinists, bakery groups join to form United Tobacco Alliance. Read more from the Winston-Salem Journal article here.

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