The cut-off date to take the 2010 Ask a Working Woman survey, sponsored by Working America and the AFL-CIO, is this Friday, August 13. The questionnaire takes about 7 minutes to complete and gives working women the opportunity to voice their concerns and hopes about the future. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate. Take the
Read moreThe IAM Women’s and Human Rights Department is urging members to take action today in honor of International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8, 2010. International Women’s Day is a day when thousands around the world gather to mark the many economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The United Nations has
Read moreIAM Executive Assistant Diane Babineaux (right) led a strong delegation of Machinists union members to the Coalition of Labor Union (CLUW) convention in Los Angeles. The Coalition of Labor Union Women’s (CLUW) 15th Biennial Convention concluded in Los Angeles, CA, after four days of collaborating on ways to strengthen the labor movement and nurture future
Read moreFriends, family and co-workers gathered from across the country to dedicate a room at the William W. Winpisinger Center as a memorial to former Winpisinger Center Instructor and IAM Representative Anna Samick. Samick’s son Michael, right, was one of many to share their memories of Anna. Others who shared stories of Samick’s memorable career included
Read moreVirginia State Council of Machinists Secretary-Treasurer and Local 2531 member Linda Henderson received the 2009 “Woman of the Year” award from the Western Virginia chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW). The award was presented by WV Chapter President Tina Campbell at the “Bread and Roses” Labor Awards Dinner in Roanoke, VA. It
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