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The following is a statement from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) International President Tom Buffenbarger regarding terms of the secretly negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership: “As a labor union whose members build products that are exported all over the world, the IAM has always taken a strong interest in the development and growth of
Read moreLoudon, TN, Sept. 30, 2015 – One hundred and eighty-nine members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 2544 in Loudon, TN voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract proposal from Viskase, Inc. and commence a strike today at 12 noon ET. The IAM members at Viskase voted by more than two-thirds
Read moreUpper Marlboro, MD, September 28, 2015 – Delegates of the Maryland State Council of Machinists unanimously endorsed Rep. Donna Edwards (D-4th) to fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of long-time Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski. “Rep. Edwards has a well-deserved reputation for fighting for the issues that matter most to Machinists in Maryland: good
Read moreMore than 500 IAM Local 1255 members and Metal Trades Council workers are striking against Consolidated Nuclear Security Pantex in Amarillo, TX. Amarillo, TX, September 16, 2015 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today welcomed news that Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) Director Allison Beck is calling all sides back
Read moreWashington, D.C., September 8, 2015 –United Airlines today announced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Smisek resigned his position as CEO, president and chairman of the board of directors and named Oscar Munoz as new CEO. “Jeff Smisek, Nene Foxhall, EVP of communications and government affairs and Mark Anderson, SVP of corporate and government affairs, have
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