7 billion in assets and 13.org. We are united in recognizing that
today's global economy demands a global labor movement that can fight for
workplace democracy and rising living standards for all workers, no matter
where they live.

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The IAM is opposed to proposed 'reforms' that would force smaller unions to
merge with the larger AFL-CIO affiliates. A link to "Use Our Power" is
available at http://www. DETROIT, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger today
announced the UAW has endorsed John Sweeney for re-election as president of
the AFL-CIO . "As AFL-CIO
president, John Sweeney has been unafraid to try new strategies and approaches
for strengthening the labor movement.

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UAW Endorses John Sweeney for President of AFL-CIO

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"The UAW has supported important reform proposals within the AFL-CIO to
help create a stronger and more effective labor federation," Gettelfinger
said.

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"Throughout his life , John Sweeney has fought with courage and conviction
on behalf of workers and their unions," said Gettelfinger.

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WASHINGTON, The International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today unveiled "Use Our Power," a
sweeping seven-point strategy document that focuses on labor 's core strengths
and is certain to reinvigorate the debate over the future of the AFL-CIO.
Among the key recommendations in "Use Our Power" are: invest $200 million
to create a labor-owned cable network that projects a positive image of union
members and the American labor movement; establish a health care database to
leverage the purchasing power of over 50 million union members and retirees
and expand the number of votes cast by focusing political efforts on states
with heavy concentration of union households.
Additional suggestions in the 11-page strategy document include: expanding
AFL-CIO support for civil rights and women's movements; reevaluate how
disputes are resolved within the AFL-CIO and provide affiliates with far more
information and input over the development of AFL -CIO programs and budgets.

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"Here at the Machinists Union, we believe the current fight for control of
the AFL-CIO is a waste of time, energy and resources," said the report
commissioned by IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger, a vocal
supporter of independence and autonomy for international and local unions.goiam.
"During this debate, President Sweeney has focused squarely on issues and
on doing what's in the best interest of workers and their families, refusing
to be drawn into divisive personal squabbles. He believes in reaching out and
bringing people together, not driving them apart," Gettelfinger continued.

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"We are united in demanding an end to the human rights abuses in American
workplaces which deny millions of people a free choice about whether to join a
union .

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John Sweeney is a leader on all these issues; that's why our
union is proud to support him for re-election," said Gettelfinger.

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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
represents nearly 700,000 active and retired members and is among the largest
industrial trade unions in North America. We are united in our belief that working families must have an
effective voice in the political process.

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3 million members, can better use
its financial and human resources.

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He is a leader who listens to and
respects the concerns and ideas of the AFL-CIO's member unions, and he has
actively encouraged a lively, open and much-needed debate on the future of the
labor movement.

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"The American Labor Movement may be a lot of things, but it is not
politically impotent, financially bankrupt or lacking in allies ," said the IAM
in "Use Our Power," a report with detailed recommendations about how the labor
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"The Machinists' view is that how we use our power is the acid test of the
labor movement," said the report, which cites 28 million union members who
voted in the 2004 presidential election and the million who joined Working
America as examples of a still vibrant and potentially influential movement.

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"And while different unions approach the challenges we face from
different perspectives, we believe it's important to focus on what unites us.