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Straight Talk From John Edwards IAM District 751 in Seattle was the backdrop for Machinists and other union members to talk openly with presidential candidate John Edwards about the issues that matter to the middle class and his plan to help organized labor.Įarnings Aren't Stagnant, They're Plummeting! A day to tell the federal government "Enough is Enough" to practices that put the needs of businesses in front of American workers. Still Standing Still Proud On May 17, 2007, thousands of workers rallied on the National Mall for the Transportation Day of Action. The end result, a tally in the win column for workers.ĭL 751 'Flight for Sight' Fundraising Event IAM District Lodge 751 Women's Committee hosted a fundraising event last weekend to benefit the Guide Dogs of America. Passing out leaflets, phonebanking, knocking on doors, whatever it took to bring some new faces to Congress. In 1978, the IAM, led by International President William Winpisinger, filed a lawsuit charging OPEC with price fixing.īefore the 2006 Elections, the Machinists took their message to the people. International President, Tom Buffenbarger addresses thousands at this years Day of Action rally in Washington, D.C. Tom Buffenbarger: 2007 Day of Action Speech More than 1,000 people, including Machinists, gathered in Chicago for the 36th Annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Convention. JIAM delegates gathered in Baltimore for this year's Communications Conference.
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JWhether it’s a strike or factory floor, former union organizer Ralph Fasanella devoted his life to painting working men and women. Ralph Fasanella: A Painter of Working Class People Take a look at some of the highlights from these Machinists events. JIn the last few weeks, the IAM has seen and heard a lot from quite a few of those vying for the democratic presidential nomination. That's why it's so important for members of organized labor to take their voices to the hill. IAM Voices on the Hill JNo one knows the issues of workers better than the workers themselves. Senate Takes Up Manufacturing JUnion leaders, small business owners, corporate CEO's.this is just a partical list of those who gathered to talk about America's Manufacturing Sector and try to to come up with ways to bring back this industry that once ruled the world.