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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    Potential Budget Impasse Threatens Defense Funding (VIDEO)

    IAM Assistant Legislative and Political Action Director Bruce Olsson talks about the impact of budget cuts on the military and the American economy. The IAM is watching Congress closely as a looming budget showdown threatens to further deepen U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) cuts brought on by sequestration and a Republican-controlled Congress. WATCH: The DOD

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    Last Chance to Register for W3 Basic Web Class

    Are you looking for a better way to communicate with your fellow members? The IAM’s Basic Web Development class can help you create a dynamic website that meets the needs of 21st century union members, but you need to hurry! The cutoff date to sign up for the November 15-20, 2015 Basic Web Development class

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    2016 IAM Scholarship Competition Application Announced

    The deadline to apply for a 2016 IAM Scholarship Award will be here before you know it. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 26, 2016 to be considered. APPLY NOW: 2016 IAM Scholarship Competition The competition is open each year to eligible IAM members in the United States and Canada and their eligible

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2015

    Vote for Your Labor Hero for a Shot at $500

    A. Philip Randolph Are you inspired by A. Philip Randolph, who organized the first predominantly black labor union? How about Cesar Chavez’s harrowing quest to bring human dignity to farm workers? Or maybe Mother Jones, the fearless mineworker organizer who was once labeled “the most dangerous woman in America?” Vote for your favorite labor hero

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  • News September 7, 2015

    What Do Working Class Democrats Want?

    A Labor Day Op-Ed by Tom Buffenbarger and Leo Hindery Over the long Labor Day weekend, working class Democrats will do what they always do — spend time with family and friends, fire up the grill, maybe go to a ballgame, and at least check out the big end-of-summer sales. But while they will enjoy

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