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Earl C. Robinson, a former Assistant Director of the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL), passed away on January 9, 2020. Robinson, the first African American to serve in that role for the IAM’s political arm, was a 57-year life member of the IAM. “Earl Robinson lived a life of service to countless IAM members, their
Read moreIn its ongoing effort to provide independence to more people across North America, Guide Dogs of America (GDA) announced its merger with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD). TLCAD provides service dogs to help wounded veterans, individuals with autism and to facilities whose populations can benefit from their presence. Since its founding by an IAM
Read moreIAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced, effective January 1, 2020, the appointment of Directing Business Representative Tony Cruz to the position of Southern Territory Grand Lodge Special Representative. “Tony is a true trade unionist and a well-respected labor leader in North Carolina. He has always been an asset to workers and proudly carries
Read moreOn this week’s edition of the Machinists Union’s live webcast Activate L!ve, IAM General Counsel Mark Schneider joined the show to discuss the employee rights guaranteed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Activate L!VE streams every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. If you missed this show, you can
Read moreThe Machinists Union mourns the loss of former IAM Government Affairs Director John Meese, who passed away December 31, 2019 at the age of 85.
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