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  • Tanker Decision in the Wings

    March 5, 2010 - If it's a USAF Refueling Tanker that needs to be built, many believe it should be done on United States soil by American workers.

  • Union of Unemployed Warns of an Endless Recession

    Washington, D.C., March 05, 2010 – In the absence of economic policies that generate 450,000 jobs per month for at least 60 months, the U.S. will remain mired in a recession that will linger for years if not decades. To give the economy the traction it needs, Ur Union of Unemployed (UCubed) is calling for the immediate establishment of a public job creation program far larger than anything proposed thus far.

  • Rescue Package for Jobless Americans

    There are rumblings in Washington of legislation to jumpstart the U.S. economy through a targeted jobs creation bill focused on expanding public service employment.

     

We're on Facebook!

Just to let you know we do have a page on Facebook! If you have a Facebook account and would like to join, look for the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers LL1979 page. You do have to get approval to join. I will be posting union information there too and if you have any information you can post too!

If you don't have a facebook account and are wondering what its all about, Facebook is currently one of best ways to keep in contact with friends, people, and companies. This form of communication is called social networking. Applications like Facebook and Twitter have been able to bring together relatives, friends, classmates, and fellow workers.

Check it out!

 

 

Voting Rules, Interference Stymie Delta Workers

 

February 26, 2010 - Despite a high number of votes for the IAM, the election for 91 flight simulator technicians at the recently merged Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines was declared invalid

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Local Lodge T-Shirts

The Lodge is currently exploring the possibility of having t-shirts made with the IAM and Local Lodge 1979 logo on it ... Several samples of the new logos have been drawn up and we'd like your input and assistance in selecting one of the samples provided here or you can suggest something different. We'd like to offer our members both Long and Short sleeve shirts and will start off with white as the initial color. The shirts will be sold to members at the same cost the Lodge pays for them. Please contact the Lodge if you have any questions and/or ideas.

 
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SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS - HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

 

Members at Hawaiian Airlines have had the opportunity over the last several years to enroll in a voluntary, supplemental benefits program.  You can select from a program of supplemental life, accident and critical illness/cancer insurance.

Premiums for these plans are paid through payroll deduction at Hawaiian Airlines.  Keep in mind that you can continue these benefits if you leave Hawaiian Airlines for any reason, including retirement. 

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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

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Supplemental Benefits

Click this link for information pertaining to Supplement Insurance Benefits from National Group Protection. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

 

Change of Address

In an effort to keep its membership informed, each year your Local and District Lodge sends out information through the postal mail. Associated with these mailings not only are there printing costs, but also there are mailing costs. This mailing cost continues to rise on a regular basis and is a big expense to the Lodge.

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Union Plus

  • How much do you know about the 2009 Credit CARD Act?

    The Credit CARD Act, signed into law by President Obama, will make credit card terms more transparent and eliminate many fees and arbitrary rate hikes now charged by credit card issuers starting February 22, 2010. Test your knowledge of the new consumer protections created by this law.

  • How green are you?

    Going green and saving energy is good for America, good for business and can be good for union families, too. Learn how to save energy and money by taking this green quiz.

  • Union-Made Valentine's Treats

    Say "I Love You" and support fellow union members with union-made Valentine's Treats including classic Sweethearts and Hershey Kisses.

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