July 2018

Keep Yourself and Coworkers Safe from the Effects of Heat

Heat remains the leading weather-related killer in the United States, even though most heat-related deaths are preventable. Shield yourself and those around you from heat illness. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its OSHA FactSheet to help protect workers from the effects of heat. Various occupational factors may contribute to illnesses like …

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A Common Goal

IAM representatives met with affiliates of the Building and Wood Workers International Union at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, MD to discuss how to improve working conditions for IKEA workers around the globe. The post A Common Goal appeared first on IAMAW.

Honoring the Fallen

On Saturday July 14, 2018, International President Bob Martinez took part in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on behalf of all the members of the IAM. The post Honoring the Fallen appeared first on IAMAW.

Honoring our Fallen

Atop a hill in Arlington National Cemetery, overlooking Washington D.C., sits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which has seen a continuous military guard for over 80 years. A white marble tomb rests about the grave of an unknown soldier from World War I inscribed with the words “Here rests in honored glory an American …

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Civil, Human and Labor Rights, and the Supreme Court on Activate L!VE

Don’t miss this Wednesday’s Activate Live when Clayola Brown, President of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) and Ian Millhiser, Justice Editor for ThinkProgress will join us. Brown is widely considered an icon of the American civil, human and labor rights movements and is the first woman to serve as APRI’s president. Millhiser is the …

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Martin Appointed Southern Territory Special Representative

IAM International President Bob Martinez has announced the appointment of Craig Martin to serve as Southern Territory Special Representative effective August 1, 2018. “As Directing Business Representative of District 161 for the past decade, he’s made it clear to all, that the labor movement isn’t a job for Craig,” said Southern Territory General Vice President …

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IAM Families Awarded 2018 Union Plus Scholarships

The Union Plus Scholarship Program announced its 2018 winners totaling $150,000 in scholarships. The list includes members of two IAM families who were recognized for their academic achievement and exhibition of union values. Betta Lyon-Delsordo of Missoula, MT, daughter of  NFFE-IAM Local 60 member David Delsordo, has been awarded a $4,000 scholarship. Julia Pelletier of …

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