Temporary Increase to VSIP Payments
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View ArticleTCU/IAM Advanced Training Program Releases May 2017 Newsletter
This issue highlights the excellent employment obtained by Job Corps graduates, the average wage of these job placements is $19.42/hr! Click here to view the May 2017 Advanced Training Newsletter. The...
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TODAY is Moms “Equal Pay Day”
Today is Mom’s Equal Pay Day! Join the twitter storm from 2-3pm ET. Some Sample tweets: It’s 2017, and U.S. moms who work full-time are still typically paid 29% less than dads. #MomsEqualPay Let’s...
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The IAM Signs Alliance Agreement with Italian Union FIT-CISL
The IAM has signed an alliance agreement with the Federazione Italiana Transporti, or the Federation of Italian Transport Workers (FIT)-CISL, headquartered in Rome, Italy. FIT-CISL General Secretary...
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GVP Conigliaro Honored for Dedication and Commitment
IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President Jimmy Conigliaro, Sr. was honored recently by the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, on the occasion of the “Youth of the Year” annual dinner. Boys and...
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Machinists Activate Their Voices at 2017 Communications Conference
More than 100 IAM Communicators from across the U.S. and Canada are in Austin, TX this week to strategize and learn how to amplify the IAM’s message. Follow along on Twitter with #VoiceActivation. So...
View ArticleIP Martinez Joins Twitter
IAM International President Bob Martinez has joined the world of Twitter. His handle is @IAMBobMartinez. Martinez launched his Twitter account at the IAM Communications Conference in front of more than...
View ArticleMachinists Union Outraged at Harley Davidson’s Plans to Expand in Asia
IAM International President Bob Martinez is calling Harley-Davidson’s plans to open a production facility in Thailand a “slap in the face to U.S. workers who built an American icon.” The IAM represents...
View ArticleCEO Salaries: More for Them, Less for Us
Last year, CEOs of S&P 500 Index companies took home an average of over $13 million in total compensation, according to the AFL-CIO’s analysis of available data. In contrast, production and...
View ArticleWhite House Budget Would Gut Federal Workers’ Retirement
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) strongly condemned the White House’s first budget proposal. This budget would affect the retirement security of 2.1 million federal employees. NFFE...
View ArticlePath to Freedom Raises Thousands for Guide Dogs
Members, friends and supporters from throughout the IAM Southern Territory took part in the first annual Mark Blondin “Path to Freedom” motorcycle ride, car show and poker run for Guide Dogs of...
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Oregon IAM Member Working to Help Fellow Veterans
IAM member and Army Veteran Scott Lacey believes most people have the desire to support our nation’s military, but don’t always know how. He made it his goal to give members of his local an avenue to...
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Older Americans’ Trumpcare Fears Confirmed by the CBO
AHCA’s Raid of Medicare, Drastic cuts to Medicaid “Dangerous and Unfair” The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to...
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Trump’s 2018 Budget Reduces Earned Pension Benefits for Federal Employees
For Immediate Release May 22, 2017 Contact: David Blank – 202/637-5275 or dblank@retiredamericans.org The following statement by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired...
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Trump’s Promise Not to Cut Social Security Broken
Budget Proposal Includes Deep Cuts to Health Care, Disability Insurance, Food Assistance and Massive Tax Breaks for Billionaires and Corporations The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta,...
View ArticleKHN – A Squeaker In The House Becomes Headache For The Senate: 5 Things To Watch
By Julie Rovner , May 4, 2017 Kaiser Health News is a national health policy news service that is part of the nonpartisan Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. After weeks of will-they-or-won’t-they...
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House Health Care Vote is Appalling for Retirees, Older Americans
Raid of Medicare, cuts to Medicaid among the most problematic parts of the AHCA The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in...
View ArticleReminder: Government Employees Conference in September
Join government workers from all different sectors and parts of the country at the 2017 National Government Employees Conference September 17-21, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The conference will...
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Trump Budget Will Cost Jobs
President Trump released his budget proposal for FY18, and it’s devastating for TCU members. Some highlights include: Eliminates Amtrak Long-Distance service – Trump’s budget cuts Amtrak’s overall...
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Memorial Day 2017
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First...
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