The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers boasts more than 730,000 workers across the country, including employees in the airline, shipbuilding and railroad industries. In addition to labor laws, the union’s biggest legislative issues include pension reform, trade and the proposed privatization of Social Security.
Cycle Total Democrats Republicans % to Dems % to Repubs Individuals PACs Soft (Indivs) Soft (Orgs) 2010 $1,368,800 $1,349,800 $19,000 99% 1% $0 $1,368,800 $0 $0 2008 $2,542,733 $2,472,092 $65,641 97% 3% $2,891 $2,539,842 $0 $0 2006 $2,089,760 $2,054,260 $15,500 98% 1% $3,251 $2,086,509 $0 $0 2004 $2,242,161 $2,217,161 $15,000 99% 1% $42,011 $2,200,150 $0 $0 2002 $3,079,150 $3,047,150 $20,000 99% 1% $1,000 $2,478,150 $0 $600,000 2000 $3,159,988 $3,135,988 $14,000 99% 0% $3,350 $2,545,638 $0 $611,000 1998 $2,173,164 $2,147,664 $20,500 99% 1% $1,214 $1,871,200 $0 $300,750 1996 $2,595,119 $2,577,369 $7,750 99% 0% $2,794 $2,306,025 $0 $286,300 1994 $2,104,731 $2,083,731 $11,000 99% 1% $1,700 $1,952,231 $0 $150,800 1992 $2,157,176 $2,097,851 $23,825 97% 1% $1,350 $1,990,171 $0 $165,655 1990 $1,890,495 $1,858,400 $27,095 98% 1% $400 $1,890,095 N/A N/A TOTAL $25,403,277 $25,041,466 $239,311 99% 1% $59,961 $23,228,811 $0 $2,114,505
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So far this political season the IAMAW is still contributing 99% to Democrats. I'm so glad they think Grijalva, Obama and Pelosi are doing such a fine job of turning this country into 1950's style Russia. Over $1.3 million this year to make certain that America goes down the drain even faster. And hey let's leave those borders open a little longer, after all those are future union dues payers and Democratic votes!
