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    Barriers and Bias

    According to the study produced by The American Association of University Women, women continue to lag behind men when it comes to leadership.

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    IAM Mourns Retired GVP Bob Thayer

    It is with great sadness that the IAM learned today of the passing of retired General Vice President Robert Thayer. “Bob Thayer will be long remembered and greatly missed by his many friends in the IAM,” said IAM International President Bob Martinez. “Bob was a close personal friend and a true mentor. All of the

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  • Eastern , iMail , News May 12, 2016

    IAM District 15 Announces Groundbreaking Deal with Uber in NYC

    The International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 15 and Uber this week announced an agreement through which IAM will represent all current and future for-hire vehicle drivers using Uber in New York City. Under the five-year agreement, the IAM has formed an affiliate, the Independent Drivers Guild (drivingguild.org), to give the 35,000 drivers using the

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  • iMail , News May 12, 2016

    IAM, United Contracts Reverse Airline Outsourcing Trend

    An article by Ted Reed in The Street sheds light on how new IAM contracts with United Airlines are reversing the trend of outsourcing union jobs in the air transport industry. (Photo by: Bill Burke/Page One Photography) The IAM was recently able to secure industry-best wages, retirement security and work protection for the approximately 30,000

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  • iMail , News May 12, 2016

    IAM Fights Offshoring of Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Jobs

    A 22-member IAM delegation to traveled to Ottawa to urge the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to send the Air Canada Public Participation Act back to the House of Commons and include changes to protect Canadian jobs. Pictured from left: IAM District 140 President and General Chair Fred Hospes, Grand Lodge Representative

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