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May 23, 2006 – IAM history comes alive with the online debut of all of the Machinists’ Monthly Journals from the earliest edition in 1889 all the way through its last year of publication 1956. The collection, which also includes the Machinist newspaper published from 1946 to 1994, is a joint project started in 2004
Read moreMay 23, 2006 – New Orleans voters reelected former Mayor Ray Nagin in their first municipal election since Hurricane Katrina, however, thousands of displaced residents were unable to vote due to the absence of out-of-state polling places. Earlier this year, the Bush Justice Department approved an election plan that allowed only three ways of voting;
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Read moreIt’s a Wrap for the 2006 Legislative Conference After four days of meetings, visits to Capitol Hill and a raft of inspirational speeches, the 2006 Legislative Conference wrapped up with hundreds of newly energized IAM activists ready to shake things up and bring labor’s message back to their communities. “Next to organizing, involvement in politics
Read moreMay 16, 2006 – Starting today, IAM members will be able to purchase union gear online at the IAM Store. Members will be able to buy a variety of IAM related products such as t-shirts, jackets, jewelry and caps — all emblazoned with the IAM logo. The launch marks the first time goiam.org has offered
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