Sunday, May 5, 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. On this day in 1888, 19 machinists met secretly in a locomotive pit in Atlanta, GA, declaring themselves “The Order of United Machinist and Mechanical Engineers.” Within a year, 40 local lodges had been established and in 1889
Read moreTCU/IAM held their Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) raffle and the winners were drawn on May 1st. All proceeds will go to support MNPL. The prizes are $500 for the 1st place winner and the 2nd and 3rd place winners received $250 each. TCU/IAM Director of Constitution and Laws Steve Wilhelm and TCU/IAM Secretary Karen Anderson
Read moreThe monthly newsletter from the United Stated Department of Labor (DOL) for April 2013 highlights: • Esther Peterson – Champion for Women’s Work• What’s New at the DOL• Equal Pay – Higher Wages Good for the Bottom Line• New Veterans Initiatives• National News• What’s Happening on the Hill• And other happenings at the DOL Click
Read moreUpon announcing the IAM appointments of co-directors of the IAM Legislative Department, TCU National Vice President and National Legislative Director Ron Kloos stated, “I want to express my appreciation for Hasan Solomon and Rick de la Fuente for their partnership and hard work in working with TCU Assistant National Legislative Director Mark Taylor and myself
Read moreTCU/IAM Assistant National Legislative Director and MNPL Coordinator William Kelaher accepts MNPL award with IAM Headquarters GVP Richard Michalski, TCU/IAM President Bob Scardelletti, IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger and IAM General Secretary Treasurer Robert Roach. Every year the Machinists MNPL Planning Committee recognizes the top districts and local lodges whose members are the largest contributors to
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