If you haven’t already voted early, be sure to make a plan to go to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Voters next Tuesday will determine the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, where Democrats hold a slim seven-member majority. Governorships in 33 states will also be
Read moreAn op-ed penned by Maine paralegal Carol Sanborn, a member of IAM Local S89, tells her own unique story of joining the IAM and takes outdated anti-union sentiment to task in the process. “I was recently involved with organizing one of the most innovative collective bargaining units in Maine, and I can confirm that people
Read moreResults of the 2014 IAM Photo Contest are in and the 2015 Calendar is rolling off the presses. The top three photo awards go to Donnie Rogers of Local 2535 in Middletown, OH who won first place for his photo “Water Jet Engine Nozzle,” Michael Wood of Local 47 in Commerce City, CO, who won
Read moreDon’t get caught unprepared when trick-or-treaters come knocking this Halloween. Make sure you have a full supply of union-made-in-America treats for all the witches, vampires and pirates that stop by your doorstep. There’s no reason to be frightened, Union Plus has compiled a list of candy made by union members. From Hershey Kisses to Jelly
Read moreThe deadline to book a hotel room at the discounted rate for the 2014 Guide Dogs of America (GDA) Conference in Las Vegas is October 24, 2014. This year’s conference will be held November 20-22. The deadline to RSVP for the 34th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet is October 31. The GDA event will
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