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IAM members joined labor and community activists to protest Fast Track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership outside the Greenbelt, MD office of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD). On Friday Congress voted overwhelmingly to stall Fast Track, when Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) was soundly defeated. Our allies in the House heard our voices and took a
Read moreNew York Sen. Chuck Schumer with IAM workers at Alstom Transport. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer joined IAM District 19 leadership, to urge the Department of Transportation to green light Amtrak’s efforts to buy brand new Acela trains. At Alstom Transport in Hornell, NY, Schumer, alongside Directing General Chairman John Lacey and General Chairman Gary
Read moreFront row, from left: IAM District 160 Business Representative Glenn Farmer and Committee members Gregory Erickson and Jerry Pike. Second row: Trustee Ronald Morris, Committee member Darn Larson and Chief Steward Agustin Galindo. Third row: Committee members Calvin Cardwell and Justin Shannon. The IAM Local 2379 Negotiating Committee, along with District 160 Business Representative Glenn
Read moreToday, a strong majority in the U.S House of Representatives defeated a provision of the Fast Track package that prevents the bill from moving forward. In response, IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger issued the following statement: “Today, a majority of Members of Congress came to their senses and voted against sending the Fast Track bill
Read moreSisters and brothers: This is it. TODAY, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on Fast Track legislation for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Let’s win this thing: Please call your representative at 888-804-8311 and urge him or her to vote NO on Fast Track. Your call is critical. Fast Track would allow dangerous trade
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