Robert Martinez, president of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union, recently warned his top staff members that they should support the incumbent for the No. 2 position at the labor organization, despite accusations the candidate failed to investigate an alleged scheme involving her sister that is now under federal investigation.
Martinez urged about 75 Grand Lodge Representatives and Special Representatives in a Feb. 8 memo to “remain loyal” to him by voting in the election for the incumbent, General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes.
He emphasized the union’s commitment to democratic processes, but at the same time made ...
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