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Health insurance is expensive enough today, but a new tax scheduled to go into effect in 2018 is already making doctor’s visits and medical procedures pricier for middle-class workers. The Affordable Care Act’s 40-percent excise tax, frequently mischaracterized as the “Cadillac Tax,” would be imposed on plans that exceed individual coverage costs of more than
Read moreThis year has been filled with political, cultural and social ups and downs. From the historic take down of the confederate flag to the fight to stop massive deportations and protecting immigrant families – Machinists Union and other labor and community activists have stood together to change the rules. We’ve learned that when we speak
Read moreGuide Dogs of America (GDA), the IAM’s favorite charity, invites you to be a part of the Giving Tuesday movement. Please consider participating in this campaign dedicated to charitable giving – when charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more come together to celebrate the spirit of giving and kick-off the holiday giving season.
Read moreInternational President Tom Buffenbarger has appointed Rickey Wallace from Tennessee District 711 as a Special Representative on the Southern Territory Staff, effective December 1, 2015. Wallace is a 35-year IAM member who initiated into Local 1296 in Clarksville, TN in 1980. He became active in his local as a shop steward and was later elected
Read moreThe IAM has extended the enrollment deadlines for its first two 2016 Federal Employees Basic Programs being conducted at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Applications for the February 7-12, 2016 class are now due by December 15, 2015. Click here to download the application. Applications for the February 28
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