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Washington, D.C., March 28, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced AirTran Airline’s 2,900 Fleet and Passenger Service/Reservation employees have voted to join the Machinists Union. “Whatever the outcome of AirTran’s proposed merger with Southwest, AirTran employees understand the need for professional representation during this critical time,” said IAM
Read moreWashington, D.C., March 10, 2011 – The following is a statement from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) President Tom Buffenbarger in response to the move by the Wisconsin state Senate to strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights: “Last night in Wisconsin, legislative process trumped democratic principles. Republican Senators voted 18
Read moreWashington, D.C., February 25, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced that Flight Attendants at Continental Airlines have voted to ratify a new interim collective bargaining agreement that will raise their top base pay to $52.53 per hour while providing a no-furlough guarantee for the duration of the accord.
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C., January 20, 2011 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is suing South Carolina’s new Republican governor over her pledge to use state resources to deprive South Carolina citizens of rights guaranteed by federal labor law and the 1st and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The
Read moreWashington, D.C., January 10, 2011 – Ur Union of Unemployed is ratcheting up the fight for employment security with a campaign for a joint resolution to create a constitutional amendment that would guarantee every citizen the right to earn a living. Union of Unemployed members and their allies in every state will be urging Representatives
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