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The IAM has endorsed presidential primary candidate Hillary Clinton, joining the American Federation of Teachers, the Roofers and Waterproofers Union, the Bricklayers Union and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. (Photo: Bill Burke, Page One) In a move that illustrates the IAM’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton, the presidential candidate voiced her opposition to the implementation of a
Read moreIAM members open negotiations with Raytheon Co. in Tucson, AZ. From left: Gary Allen, IAM Western Territory General Vice President; Louis Martinez, Local 933 Directing Business Representative; Tom Tanzillo, Local 933 President; John Catalano, Chief Steward; Richard Poundstone, Recording Secretary; Steve Nickel, Western Territory Grand Lodge Representative; Wendell Jackson, Local 933 negotiating committee member; Steve
Read moreFrom left: Local 2544 President Ronnie Arp, Bargaining Committeeman Shawn Thompson and Local 2544 Vice President James Norris approach the picket line at Viskake, Inc. in Loudon, TN. One hundred and eighty-nine members of IAM Local 2544 in Loudon, TN voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract proposal from Viskase, Inc. and commence a strike Wednesday,
Read moreIAM endorsed presidential primary candidate Hillary Clinton is supporting the WAGE Act to better protect American workers who want to seek union representation (Photo: Bill Burke, Page One). Hillary Clinton reinforced her place as the IAM’s candidate for president with an endorsement of proposed legislation to strengthen protections for employees trying to unionize. The Workplace
Read moreGE Water & Power says it will stop manufacturing gas engines in Wisconsin, eliminating 350 skilled IAM jobs and throwing the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha, WI into turmoil. “Our members at GE Power & Water have provided a skilled and efficient workforce to manufacture world-class gas engine products for decades,” said District 10 Directing Business
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