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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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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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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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin told MetroNews Sunday afternoon Hillary Clinton still has his support for president despite how former President Bill Clinton, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Manchin himself were received in Logan County Sunday. “I’ve always had their (Bill and Hillary Clinton) ear. I’ve worked with them for 25 years. They’ve always been…
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One of the enduring ideas found in Dow Theory is that transportation companies can provide insight into the overall health of the US economy. As more goods are manufactured, more ore and coal mined, more corn farmed and cattle raised, the transport company’s business expands as they bring these goods to market. Even though we…
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CSX’s total railcars CSX Corporation (CSX) is a major operator in the Eastern US. CSX, along with Norfolk Southern (NSC), holds a virtual duopoly in that region. In the week ended April 9, 2016, CSX’s railcars, excluding coal and coke, declined by ~5%. CSX hauled ~55,000 units in the same week against 58,000 units in…
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