November 9, 2011

Machinists Sign New Deal at Purewood Inc.
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Brampton, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 1922 employed by PureWood Incorporated have a new three-year collective agreement. “This agreement reflects the tough economic times currently being experienced by the company,” explained IAMAW District Lodge 78 Business Representative Derek Ferguson. “However, the company is optimistic it can improve its market share in the near future and our members will assist in making that happen.” Along with improved contract language,

Wisconsin Machinist Releases Collection of Labour Songs
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In addition to rejuvenating the American Labour Movement, the struggle to restore collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin is now the inspiration for a newly-released collection of labor songs by Milwaukee, WI Local 66 member Joe ‘Pepe’ Oulahan. “I’ve always admired the troubadours of the 40’s and 50’s such as Joe Hill, Woody Gutherie, and Pete Seeger,” said Oulahan. “These folk singers wrote and played songs of the struggles of working