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  • abbreviation International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

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Examples

  • That's IAMAW President Tom Buffenbarger, who is well known as a buffoon.

    Hillary Campaign Calls On Obama To Fire Adviser Who Called Hillary A "Monster" 2009

  • Laberge first became active in the labour movement as a rank-and-file member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) in the 1940s.

    Archive 2007-02-01 uncorrectedproofs 2007

  • The big industrial unions with the most at stake in terms of the issue of manufacturing jobs -- the IAMAW, UAW, Steelworkers, Teamsters -- do not by themselves have the political power right now to force the Democrats to go down this path, to do more investments in creating these jobs, to stop being pansies with other countries so often on trade issues, to invest in the manufacturing sectors with the most promise.

    Mike Lux: Jobs Needed Now 2009

  • I guess the IAMAW union isn't planning to work with the Obama Administration!

    Obama Supporter Stumped On His Accomplishments 2009

  • I was in Vancouver to give a speech and sign some books at a meeting of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

    Mike Lux: Jobs Needed Now 2009

  • Just when you think it can't get any worse, we get this: Rick Sloan, communications director for the International Association of Machinists as Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) distributing a McCarthy-esque red-baiting attack on Obama titled "What Is Rove Up To?"

    Bob Ostertag: Will the Real Karl Rove Please Stand Up? 2008

  • At many airlines, the IAMAW represents mechanics (more like traditional manufacturing) and agents (definitely service) and the intrigue can make the Medici Court look like Sunday School!

    Firedoglake » Peaceable Assembly 2006

  • I can testify the rank-and-file at IAMAW, AFA and ALPA thought their leadership was way too chummy with management at US Airways.

    Firedoglake » Peaceable Assembly 2006

  • He serves as IAMAW principal enforcement and safety representative for investigating, preparing and presenting defenses to enforcement actions and as team coordinator for aircraft accident investigations.

    Goglia Named To National Transportation Safety Board ITY National Archives 1995

  • The IAMAW represents about 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2012

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