The U.S. Department of Education has dealt a significant blow to union members by terminating the free tuition program previously provided to them and their families. The focus of this decision was primarily on one institution, Eastern Gateway Community College. The Department informed the college that it must cease enrolling students in its unique online…
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With inflation on the rise, we know that too many workers are stressed about healthcare costs. According to a recent Gallup survey, four in 10 Americans have had to cut spending in other ways to cover rising healthcare costs. Fortunately, the new Tentative Agreement has provisions to protect you from out-of-control cost increases. Worker healthcare contributions are…
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Enclosed is updated information about the latest Tentative Agreement for the IAMAW. The packet includes a letter from President Directing General Chairman Kyle Loos, a page of Tentative Agreement highlights, a page with QR codes for videos on the retro pay and the general wage increases, some frequently asked questions with answers,…
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Greetings, I wanted to pass along that CSX is looking to put machinists on at these locations. Please remember that current furloughed members have first recall and then transfers by seniority date. I have included the transfer form in this email. If you have sent in a transfer form after January 1, 2022, there should…
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Update: Sept. 14, 2022 – Approximately 4,900 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have voted to reject the Tentative Agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC). District 19 released the following Statement: ” The Tentative Agreement has been rejected and the strike authorization vote was approved by IAM District 19…
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The link below contains a 16-page PDF with information on the National Freight Agreement and instructions on how and when the ratification vote will take place. This information is the same as the packet you should have received in the mail. The voting instructions are on the last two pages. If you have any questions,…
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