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
Read moreAugust 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.
Read moreWashington, D.C., August 13, 2007 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today filed suit in the United States District Court in the District of Columbia against the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for interfering in the negotiations for a new contract for almost 500 workers represented by IAM Local Lodge 2061 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Read moreFor Immediate Release August 3, 2007 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has been requested to appear before the House Science and Technology Committee to testify about issues concerning the workplace at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility in Cape Canaveral, FL. The IAM’s testimony comes in the wake
Read moreJne 19, 2007 - United Space Alliance has restarted assembly of space-shuttle components inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, FL, without the benefit of key staff, according to sources inside the facility.
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