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The National Mediation Board (NMB) announced that Ms. Linda Puchala becomes Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2016. Harry Hoglander and Nicholas Geale remain as Members of the Board. Nominated by President Barack Obama, Ms. Puchala was confirmed as Member of the National Mediation Board by the United States Senate on May 21,
Read moreIAM members attending classes at the Winpisinger Center were treated to a cake commemorating the 128th anniversary of the founding of the Machinists Union. IAM International President Bob Martinez issued the following statement commemorating the 128th anniversary of the IAM’s founding: “May 5 marks the 128th anniversary since 19 Machinists met in secret to create
Read moreEffective November 30th 2016, National Secretary-Treasurer Russell Oathout will retire and National Vice President Stanley Boyd was elected by the Executive Council to assume those duties beginning December 1st 2016. National Vice President and Special Assistant to the President Joel Parker will retire on December 31st 2016. National Vice President Arthur Maratea was assigned to
Read moreLast year’s first place award went to Joel Woods of IAM Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 in Rockport, ME for his photo of member Tyrone Brown titled “Getting Ready for the Season.” Don’t miss the opportunity to show your talent and feature your Brothers and Sisters at work by entering the 2016 IAM Photo Contest.
Read moreNEW JERSEY TRANSIT—CARMEN, CLERKS, SUPERVISORSCONTRACT RATIFICATION PACKAGE IN THE MAIL New Jersey Transit members will soon be receiving their contract ratification package. Ballots must be returned by April 15, 2016 and will be tabulated on April 18. Complete details will be included. All members are urged to read the package carefully and cast their vote.
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