Cover Story Honest Graft The IAM Journal looks at how the billions of dollars spent for lobbying, PACs, and soft money have changed the U.S. government from one for, of and by the people, into a government fir big corporate interests.

Commetary from IP Tom Buffenbarger IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger minces no words in a commentary about money's influence on the U.S. political system.

Senate Control Hinges On Few Close Races One seat, one vote―that's the margin today in the United State's Senate. So, this November's election will be fiercely contested.

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2002 Blue Ribbon Commission IAM members across North America get to speak out about their union and shape the IAM's future.

Getting Ready at Boeing Job security tops the list for IAM Aerospace members at Boeing as they gear up for contract talks.

Worked to Death A rare brain tumor cluster stalks workers at Pratt & Whitney.

Noteworthy Shipyard Workers Relaunch USS Cole Never Too Late to Walk the Line Raytheon members Save 320 Jobs in Wichita Patrol Boat Captains Aid Collission Victims

Transportation Transportation Day of Action Airline Talks on Tap