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  • Press releases January 4, 2008

    IAM Urges Halt to China Tech Transfers

    Washington, D.C., January 4, 2008 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce to suspend a new program that allows companies in China to gain expedited access to sensitive U.S. aerospace technology, including telecommunication and composites technologies with potential military applications. “It is naïve to

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  • Press releases December 17, 2007

    Machinists Rally Iowa Members for Clinton

    Washington, D.C., December 17, 2007 – Labor leaders from four of the nation’s largest trade unions were joined by former Vice President Walter Mondale and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for a full day of campaigning in Iowa on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate New York Senator Hillary Clinton. Union members turned out in force

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  • Press releases November 12, 2007

    Machinists Back Massive Investment in Skills Training

    Washington, D.C., November 12, 2007 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is joining with the Workforce Alliance, a coalition of business, civic and labor leaders who are calling for the largest investment in workforce training since the G.I. Bill. Members of the coalition today announced the Skills2Compete campaign, a national effort

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  • Press releases August 16, 2007

    IAM to Host Presidential Candidates Aug. 27-28 in Orlando, Florida

    Washington, D.C., August 16, 2007 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will host a discussion of domestic issues with presidential candidates from both parties on August 27-28 at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club in Orlando, FL. The IAM’s Conversation with the Candidates will begin with New York Democratic Sen. Hillary

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  • Press releases August 14, 2007

    Negotiations Commence at Cessna

    August 14, 2007 - Local 774 in Wichita, KS opened contract negotiations this week with Cessna Aircraft for 5,400 workers at the manufacturer's Wichita facilities. International President Tom Buffenbarger, Headquarters GVP Rich Michalski and Southern Territory GVP Bob Martinez helped open the negotiations.

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