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  • Eastern , iMail , News June 23, 2016

    On-the-Job Accident Takes Life of Ohio IAM Member

    IAM Local 1471 members at Core Molding Technologies in Columbus, OH began their week with tragic news. A coworker and union brother, Timothy Underwood, had succumbed to injuries sustained in an early morning plant accident. IAM members at Core produce composites used to produce vehicle parts. “On behalf of the District 54 family I send

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  • Eastern , iMail , News June 6, 2016

    Ohio IAM Member Recognized for Heroism in Afghanistan

    IAM Local 1943 member and Ohio Army National Guard Cpl. John Riley, standing on right, and his squad from the 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade attached to the 48th Infantry Brigade in Afghanistan. Ohio Army National Guard Cpl. John Riley was “in the middle of nowhere.” “It’s a term everyone has used, but I truly

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  • Eastern , iMail , News June 2, 2016

    IAM District 15 Giving a Voice to New York City Uber Drivers

    As the battle over the worker classification of ride-sharing drivers wages around the country, IAM District 15 isn’t waiting to bring justice and benefits to 35,000 New York City Uber drivers. District 15 stepped outside the box to reach a five-year agreement establishing a new affiliated guild to represent the Uber’s New York City drivers.

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  • Eastern , iMail , News May 24, 2016

    Penn Power Diesel Mechanics Prep for Contract Talks at W3

    From left: IAM Local 2058 members Al Norris, Bill Little, Evan Thomas and District 98 Business Representative Robert Orr. The IAM Local 2058 Negotiating Committee, along with District 98 staff members, recently participated in the Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committees program at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD. Local 2058 represents skilled diesel

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  • Eastern , iMail , News May 12, 2016

    IAM District 15 Announces Groundbreaking Deal with Uber in NYC

    The International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 15 and Uber this week announced an agreement through which IAM will represent all current and future for-hire vehicle drivers using Uber in New York City. Under the five-year agreement, the IAM has formed an affiliate, the Independent Drivers Guild (drivingguild.org), to give the 35,000 drivers using the

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