The Machinists Union today presented the National Mediation Board (NMB) an additional 12,000 signed post cards expressing support for their proposed rule change to make air and rail union elections more democratic. Today is the end of the NMB’s public comment period. “When the NMB solicited public comments on their proposed rule change, the Machinists
Read moreOCTOBER 3, 2006 – From air and rail to auto and trucking, transportation is essential to our lives. But the industry has fallen on tough times over the last few years, leaving its workers unsure about the future. That’s why it’s important that transportation workers from all over the world join together on May 17,
Read moreJULY 10, 2006 – Twenty five years ago, about four out of every ten workers had a pension plan. Today, it’s less than one in five and tomorrow that number could be even smaller.
Read moreThis month, approximately 30,000 ground workers at American Airlines will see their industry-leading wage rates reflected in their paychecks. The wage increases for the TWU/IAM Association represented workers will average approximately 22 percent. Mechanic and Related workers will surpass by three percent similarly classified workers at Delta Airlines. Fleet Service, Stores/Material Logistic Specialists and Maintenance
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