The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) surveyed workers in five key states about the upcoming elections and revealed broad support for a surprising list of basic pocketbook issues. “Samuel Gompers once asked, ‘What does labor want?’” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “As we head into the 2006 Labor Day weekend, the answer
Read moreWashington, D.C., May 19, 2006 –The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced a tentative agreement with Northwest Airlines covering 5,600 Equipment Service & Stock Clerks (ESSC) at the bankrupt airline. “The negotiating committee unanimously recommends ratification of the agreement to avoid the elimination of our contract,” said IAM District 143 President
Read moreWashington, D.C., May 10, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) reacted sharply to Whirlpool’s announcement it was closing its Maytag washer and dryer facility in Herrin, IL and moving the work to its Whirlpool facilities in Clyde and Marion, OH. The IAM represents about 800 production workers at the Herrin,
Read moreMay 9, 2006 - With tough negotiations in the offing, IAM leaders attended the contract opener for LL 639 at Bombardier’s Learjet plant in Wichita, Kansas. The contract expires October 2.
Read moreWashington, D.C., May 01, 2006 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is providing 28 students from Aviation High School in New York City with a closer look at the transportation industry in the United States during three days of classroom instruction, field trips and guest speakers, including a presentation by Secretary
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