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IAM District Lodge 141 held its bi-annual convention this week in Las Vegas, NV. The event was highlighted by a strong showing of solidarity from the delegates, contracts that have set the standard in the airline industry and a return to financial stability for the lodge. “I congratulate President Mike Klemm, his staff and the
Read moreWe all know a lot is at stake this November. Americans everywhere are concerned about the economy, our nation’s security and the future of our country. But one issue that hasn’t received a lot of attention is transportation. Our transportation system and infrastructure has faced decades of neglect. As a result, our transit systems are
Read morePaul Kendall, a 24-year IAM member and a Grand Lodge Auditor since 2000, has been appointed Chief of Staff to General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes. The appointment is effective October 1, 2016. “We’re excited to add someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Paul to our GST team,” said Cervantes. “His expertise will serve our membership well,
Read moreMembers of IAM Local 811 organized an entire day of events that combined family fun, the true spirit of unionism and giving at last week’s 4th annual Picnic and Food Drive in Houston. The event was attended by nearly 700 members and family, who in turn donated hundreds of canned and boxed goods and cash
Read moreMore than 100 members of IAM Local 105 in Toledo, OH went on strike at midnight Thursday after overwhelmingly rejecting the “last, best and final offer” (LBFO) from Libbey Glass. The District 54 IAM members were joined on the picket lines by members of Glass Molders and Pottery Workers Local 59 as they rejected their
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