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The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UA) became the fourth major union to endorse Hillary Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. “Hillary Clinton has stood side-by-side with workers fighting for the right to organize and against harmful labor policies such as Right to Work,” said UA
Read moreMichel Richer Chuck Herod IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger has appointed Michel Richer and Chuck Herod to be Special Representatives in Canada and the IAM’s Eastern Territory, respectively. The appointments were effective September 1, 2015. Richer, a 35-year IAM member, was formerly the general chairperson of IAM Local 1751 in St. Laurent, Quebec. He’s a
Read moreThe ever-popular IAM Retirees Conference will be held November 15-20, 2015 at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The discounted room rate is available until September 30. SIGN UP TODAY: Call letter and registration form This year’s conference will feature speakers, activities and panel discussions of interest to both active and retired
Read moreIAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie addresses attendees of the Canadian Political Action Symposium at the IAM’s William Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. More than 90 delegates were on hand at the second annual Canadian Political Action Symposium this week at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. “There’s nothing
Read moreIAM General Vice President James Conigliaro speaks in support of the Keep Our Pension Promises Act at a news conference on Capitol Hill. When American workers set aside part of their paychecks toward a pension, they used to expect that money to be there for them in their old age. Now, after a Republican Congress
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