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November 21, 2005 – As President Bush prepared to make a stop in China this weekend, a U.S. official said China has agreed to buy 70 Boeing 737 airliners. China frequently announces large purchases of American airliners ahead of visits by U.S. leaders in an effort to draw attention away from the surging trade gap
Read moreNovember 17, 2005 – As concern continues to grow regarding China’s military growth and ambition, a Chinese-born engineer and two of his family members, who had been charged with stealing information regarding U.S. Navy warships, were indicted this week with acting as agents of China. Chi Mak, who is an engineer for California defense contractor
Read moreThe IAM is encouraging participation by Machinists everywhere for International Human Rights Day events during the week of December 10, 2005. Local union leaders and our allies across the country are in the process of planning events in more than 68 cities. A dozen of the largest affiliates in the AFL-CIO are taking the lead
Read moreNovember 16, 2005 – Both the United States and China will join 19 other Pacific Rim economies for a meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) this week in South Korea, where they will talk about issues such as free trade, corruption and public health. The meeting should serve as a wake-up call for
Read moreInternational Human Rights Day December 10, 2005 Biggest Mobilization Ever For Workers’ Rights The IAM is encouraging participation by Machinists everywhere for International Human Rights Day events during the week of December 10, 2005. Local union leaders and our allies across the country are in the process of planning events in more than 68 cities.
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