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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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2017 Safety and Health Conference August 13-18
2017 Safety and Health Conference August 13-18 Note: Every application must have the Local Lodge Seal along with the Local Lodge President’s approval. Click this icon to view full page The post 2017...
View ArticleNot Your Average 9 to 5 Job
Meet Joel Woods. He’s a member of the IAM Maine Lobstering Union and has been harvesting the sea for more than 20 years. When he’s not hauling traps off the ocean floor you will find him capturing...
View ArticleEnroll Now for Young Workers Program September 24-29
The IAM recognizes the youth of today will soon be the leadership of tomorrow. In an effort to tap into their energy and prepare them for the challenges of the future, the IAM is holding a Young...
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Let the Bidding Begin in the Guide Dogs of America Online Auction
The 2017 Doggone Fun Summer Auction is now open for Guide Dogs of America. Help GDA continue in its goal of providing the best guide dogs to blind and visually impaired men and women across North...
View ArticleFirst Ever Critical Incident Response Training
The first-ever Critical Incident Response Training (CIRT) class was held at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The class was developed by the Transportation...
View ArticleDeadline Approaching for the 2017 IAM Safety and Health Conference
Time is running out to register to attend the 2017 IAM Safety and Health Conference to be held August 13-18 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. Deadline to...
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Martinez, Gruber Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary at Minnesota Chain-Maker
IAM International President Bob Martinez and IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Philip J. Gruber recently joined IAM District 66 and Local 1030 members, retirees and company executives in...
View ArticleMartinez Recommends Support of Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act
International President Martinez recently encouraged members of Congress to support Representative Bill Pascrell’s (NJ-9) legislation that would reset America’s trade policies. The legislation promotes...
View ArticleTell Congress to Oppose the Attack on Federal Workers
Federal Workers, including IAM government employees and National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) members need your help now. Tell your Representative to Vote “NO” on H.R. 1461. Call the...
View ArticleNational Safety Month 2017
Keep Each Other Safe This year’s theme is all about Keeping Each Other Safe—wherever we are. NSC is working to end preventable deaths in our lifetime. National Safety Month is the prefect time to join...
View ArticleNew VA Online Tool Helps Veterans Learn About and Compare Effective PTSD...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new online tool this week that will help Veterans compare various treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The PTSD Treatment...
View ArticleNew VA Initiative Focuses on Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announced it will launch the “Seek to Prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse (STOP FWA)” initiative that will capitalize on existing departmental activities that prevent or...
View ArticleVA Secretary Announces Decision on Next-Generation Electronic Health Record
Today U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin announced his decision on the next-generation electronic health record (EHR) system for the VA at a news briefing at VA headquarters in...
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Retiree Voting Record Released
President Roach: “We clearly need changes in our leadership” Washington, DC – The Alliance for Retired Americans today released its 2016 voting record report which scored every U.S. Representative and...
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2016 Voting Record
The Alliance for Retired Americans’ 2016 voting record report scored every U.S. Representative and Senator on issues affecting current and future retirees. The report examined 10 key Senate and House...
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Celebrating 97 Years
The United States Labor Department celebrates 97 years of advocacy for working women. The Women’s Bureau first created during World War I to study women’s employment became a permanent federal program...
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