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Cover Story
America won World War II with its ovewrwhelming industrial capacity. Will America have the ability to ramp up its manufacturing base to meet new challenges in the 21st Century?

IP Commentary
SURGE means increasing the tempo of combat operations and industrial production in times of national emergency. It is an old idea.

On the Road to Mercedes
Not far from the IAM's birthplace, a courageous group of workers at an Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant are determined to win workplace fairness.
When Maytag Left Town
Workers and communities near Galesburg, Illinois struggle to rebuild their lives after Maytag left town for Reynosa, Mexico.
2006 IAM Scholarship Winners
The scholarship competition is open each year to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada.
TCU
A recent arbitration award has won what System Division 250 General Chairman Ron Kloos calls “a great victory for us and our members” at Amtrak.

Transportation
 The recent US Airways and America West merger produced an unusual benefit for 2,400 America West Fleet workers: a defined benefit pension plan that is the envy of the airline industry.

Aerospace
 Members Win New Contract at Lockheed Martin
Noteworthy
 Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta visited the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center to address 28 students from Aviation High School in New York city.