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  • Press releases November 22, 2015

    Machinists Union Announces Bob Martinez to Succeed Tom Buffenbarger as International President

    Washington, D.C., November 22, 2015 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced that General Vice President Bob Martinez, Jr. will succeed current International President Tom Buffenbarger, who steps down on Jan.1, 2016 after a 45-year career that spans service as a local IAM Shop Steward to more than 18 years as

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  • Press releases November 6, 2015

    Machinists Union to Open Contracts Early at United Airlines

    Washington, D.C., November 6, 2015 –The International Association of Machinists and Aero-space Workers (IAM) today announced an agreement with United Airlines to open contracts covering approximately 30,000 workers early, more than one year ahead of the scheduled amendable date, and enter into expedited negotiations to amend the current IAM-United con-tracts. To address the IAM’s concerns

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  • Press releases November 5, 2015

    Machinists Union Deplores Missed Opportunities in TPP Trade Pact

    Washington, D.C., November 5, 2015 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today expressed grave concerns over details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which were released today by the White House after months of secret negotiations. “The IAM’s worst fears about TPP materialized early this morning when the U.S. Trade Representative released

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  • Press releases October 28, 2015

    Machinists Union Thanks Secretary Clinton For Consistent Support of the Export-Import Bank

    Washington, D.C., October 28, 2015 – “With her strong and consistent support for the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank, Secretary Clinton has again demonstrated why she is the leading candidate for President of the United States,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. “While some presidential candidates falsely claim that the Ex-Im Bank is ‘corporate welfare,’ Secretary Clinton

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  • Press releases October 21, 2015

    Machinists Union Endorses Jamie Raskin for Maryland 8th District

    Upper Marlboro, MD, October 21, 2015 – The Maryland State Council of Machinists is proud to endorse Maryland State Sen. Jamie Raskin (D-Montgomery), a true friend of organized labor and proven champion of progressive values, for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D). “This seat is an essential one

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