Health Care Reform 2010

Obama plunges into health-care talks

White House, unions reach deal on taxing insurance coverage.

Union leaders say they're happy with health-care deal

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Human Rights in the IAM

SAY NO TO HARASSMENT

We support dignity, diversity and fairness for all our members

The IAM's Department of Human Rights reaffirms the Union's commitment to providing an environment free of harassment and discrimination for all of our members and their communities.


SAY NO TO VIOLATIONS OF PERSONAL DIGNITY

We are dedicated to ensuring that women and minorities are free from discrimination in employment, job training, promotions, access to skilled jobs, and pay. Our programs have been created to uphold dignity, equality and equal opportunity in the workplace - and within every level of the leadership of our Union as well.

IAM policies prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other prohibited grounds.


HOW WE CAN help

The Department of Human Rights will partner with your local and district representatives to:

• Ensure that no behavior is tolerated that undermines the dignity of an individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment


• Counsel members who believe they have suffered discrimination as a result of employer and/or Union action


• Investigate and respond to complaints of discrimination or harassment


• Encourage greater minority and women's participation in Union affairs


• Promote job training for minorities, women, and the differently abled


• Serve as a communications link to other similar human rights organizations


• Keep current on human rights legislation and increase staff underestanding of their duties under the law


• Prepare and distribute manuals and materials to help local and district lodge human rights committees fulfill their missions


• Educate members, union officers and staff on these human rights issues

SAY NO TO DISCRIMINATION

We're here to protect you from harassment, racism and discrimination

One of the IAM's key missions is to guarantee members a safe workplace free from harassment and discrimination of any kind. The IAM takes a strong position in the support of diversity and dignity on the job and in your communities.

When called upon, your Union representatives will listen to your complaints, investigate and advise you of your rights and the options available to you.


SAY NO TO RACISM

For additional information about our services and programs, please contact us

Charlotte Sund, USA
Director, IAMAW Human
Rights Department
9000 Machinists PL
Upper Marlboro,
Maryland, 20772
303-967-4571
esund@iamaw.org

The above information is from the IAM brochure "human rights IN THE IAMAW"

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Statement: IATA Comment on New US Security Procedures

Geneva - IATA understands the need for government-mandated emergency security measures as a result of the attempted downing of Northwest Flight 253 on 25 December 2009. Security is a government responsibility. Emergency measures should be revised as information is gathered in the investigation.

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U.S. FAA Calls for Inspections of Older Boeing 737s-WSJ

Jan 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has called for enhanced inspections of more than 130 older Boeing (BA.N) 737 planes, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a safety directive that is likely to be issued on Tuesday.

The FAA has asked for enhanced structural inspections to find possible cracks in the fuselage skin of the planes, according to the paper.

Undetected cracks "could result in sudden fracture and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and consequent rapid decompression," the paper cited the FAA's safety directive as saying.

Boeing and the FAA could not be immediately reached for comment outside regular U.S. business hours. In July 2009, a 737 operated by Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) developed a foot-wide hole and lost cabin pressure about 30 minutes after takeoff. Inspections in July revealed no problems with 737-300 jetliners flown by Southwest. [ID:nN14286676] (Reporting by Ajay Kamalakaran in Bangalore; Editing by Lincoln Feast)

American Airlines, oneworld partners boost JAL offer

Its a new bidding war for an alliance partner.

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Tokyo Favors Delta Alliance for JAL

TOKYO—Government officials are pushing Japan Airlines Corp. to choose Delta Air Lines Inc. as its new alliance partner over American Airlines parent AMR Corp., according to people familiar with the matter, even as the embattled carrier moves closer to a likely bankruptcy-protection filing.

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JOBS Now!

Over 31 million Americans need our help! Idled by this Grave Recession, the unemployed, involuntary part-time workers and discouraged job hunters have run out of options. They need JOBS Now!

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Machinists Union Leaders Vote to Oppose Health Benefits Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The IAM Executive Council voted unanimously to oppose any health care reform legislation that is funded by taxing the value of workers’ existing health care benefits.

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Tell Congress: Don't Tax Working Families' Health Care Benefits

Today, union leaders are meeting with President Obama to discuss the next step in health care reform legislation, especially the tax on workers’ health care benefits in the Senate bill. On Wednesday, you can join the fight to pass health care reform that works for working families as part of the AFL-CIO’s National Call-In Blitz to the U.S. House.

Both the House and Senate have passed health care reform bills that will be merged into final legislation over the next few weeks. The House version is far better for working families.

Weather Too Much? Get Away!!!

Has the weather in Jacksonville become too much for you? Daytime temperatures in the 30s and 40s and nightime temperatures dropping into the teens. How about a nice break to somewhere with nice warm weather?

Click on the Leisure Time link to check out the get-aways.