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Court to Pratt: Stay Where You Are

February 5, 2010 Kensington, CT Connecticuts US District Court tonight issued an injunction against Pratt & Whitney, prohibiting them from moving work and equipment out of their Cheshire and East Hartford CARO operations. The decision by Judge Janet Hall sustains a lawsuit brought by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 26 on behalf of its members working in those locations.
Employment Data Doesnt Add Up
February 05, 2010 - In a telling example of how the governments official employment numbers dont paint a reliable picture of the nations economy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today announced the unemployment rate fell from 10.0 percent to 9.7 percent. Meanwhile, the same department reports that 20,000 more jobs were lost in January.
Talk Loud, Talk Proud
February 3, 2010 - It's the second most common cancer found in women and it's almost 100% preventable.

Hawaiian Airlines Clerical Settles

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Ur Union of Unemployed

Today IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger announces the launch of Ur Union of Unemployed. Nicknamed UCubed, it links together local jobs activists into a potent force to end this Grave Recession.

Check it out at www.unionofunemployed.com

Call for Endorsement of Nominees for District 141 Officers

In accordance with the District 141 Bylaws and the Constitution of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The call for nominations and Local Lodge endorsement of nominees for the District 141 offices listed below is hereby made:

Call For Endorsement of Nominees for District 143 Officers

In accordance with the District 143 Bylaws and the Constitution of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The call for nominations and Local Lodge endorsement of nominees for the District 143 offices listed below is hereby made:

Result For Local Lodge Officer Elections

The final results for the Local Lodge Officers Election are as follows:

NMB schedules first machinist election at Delta Air Lines

In spite of opposition from Delta Air Lines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has scheduled the first union representation election following the merger of Delta and Northwest Airlines," said International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr.

Call for Endorsement of Nominees for District 142 Officers

In accordance with the District 142 Bylaws and the Constitution of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The call for nominations and Local Lodge endorsement of nominees for the District 142 officers and District positions listed below is hereby made:

Local Lodge Election Results For Grievance Committees

The result of elections held for Local Lodge 1979 Grievance Committees are as follows:

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BAE Systems Eyes South America For RJs
South America a top potential target for company looking to secure new homes for its BAE 146/Avro RJ fleet
Southwest Posts Big Unit Revenue Gains
Southwest estimates its passenger unit revenues grew by 14% to 15% in January, despite capacity cuts.
U.K. Firm Fined For Supplying 747s To Iran
U.S. Dept. of Justice fines aviation arm of U.K. trading firm Balli Group $15 million after company pleads guilty
Delta Mulls CVG 767 Crew Base Closure
Delta is likely to close its 767-ER pilot crew base in Cincinnati this year, signaling continuing changes at the hub.
Finmeccanica Furloughing 1,500 Workers
Worst-hit division: Alenia Aeronautica, which is suffering with 737, A380 production decline and MRO order drought

Saints-Colts Super Bowl most watched show in TV history
NEW YORK — The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history.
NBA: Kaman named to replace Roy in All-Star game
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman will replace the Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy in this weekend's All-Star game.
Super Bowl has highest viewership in television history
NEW YORK — The New Orleans Saints' victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said today.

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Result For Local Lodge Officer Elections

NMB schedules first machinist election at Delta Air Lines

Call for Endorsement of Nominees for District 142 Officers

Local Lodge Election Results For Grievance Committees

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