On Memorial Day, remember that the fallen still serve us all.

This Monday, as on every Memorial Day, we’ll gather to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of our country. We’ll remember the names and deeds of our fallen, who died to protect our democratic system and the liberties we hold dear. We’ll pay tribute to the fallen with parades, music, speeches,…

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Rail freight traffic: Same stuff, different week

  North American rail freight traffic remains in the doldrums, the Association of American Railroads reported for the week ending May 21, 2016. Total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 506,983 carloads and intermodal units, down 8.5% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending May 21 were 244,290 carloads, down…

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Contract Talks.

Brother Wayne,   At this time I cannot give you specifics concerning the meeting we had with CSX, especially the part from CEO Michael Ward and Cindy Sanborn.  The information they shared with us is not for release yet.  However, that information will be coming out soon.  However, what Ward and Sanborn did say is…

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2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup “Tribute to Labor” Event

  Join the IAM and dozens of other labor unions in participating in the 2016 “Tribute to Labor” race day at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL on September 18, 2016. The one-day event, held each year in honor of labor unions, will be a part of the kick-off race in the Chase for the…

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IAM Apparel and Accessories Now Available Online

  You can now purchase your favorite IAM apparel online with the launch of MachinistsGear.com. With 145 total products available, there is something to suit everyone’s style and taste. “It has been a long time coming and it’s finally here. At your request the IAM online store is now open for you to purchase your…

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How Your Retirement is Protected.

The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees has long protected the railroad pension fund from proposed presidential and congressional amendments to the Railroad Retirement Act that would raid the fund to support budget proposals. “NARVRE is the only federally chartered railroad retire association having for its sole purpose the protection, promotion and preservation…

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