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Heavy weight trucks would make roads more dangerous, cost taxpayers more money, increase gridlock and harm the environment. The IAM is calling on members of Congress to oppose the so-called Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015, H.R. 3488. Supported by advocates of the trucking industry, the legislation would needlessly increase truck weight limitations
Read moreIAM General Vice President James Conigliaro speaks in support of the Keep Our Pension Promises Act at a news conference on Capitol Hill. Last week the IAM participated in a news conference in Washington, D.C. supporting the “Keep Our Pensions Promises Act.” The Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the Senate and Marcy
Read moreThe 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
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