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IAM Local 41 and 313 workers in St. Louis have been on strike more than 12 weeks after contract talks with American Pulverizer failed over the company’s attempt to severely strip workers of their labor rights and benefits. IAM District 9 will be holding a “Solidarity Rally” on Wednesday, January 25 in support of IAM […]
Wanting to build up our IAM sisters while sharpening your leadership skills? Consider joining other active IAM women from across the U.S. and Canada and participating in the 2017 Women’s Basic Program June 11-16, 2017 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD. The curriculum empowers participants to look for resolutions
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The attack on Missouri workers continues as lawmakers in the Missouri House gave initial approval to a “right-to-work” proposal, a law that allows workers a “free ride” and to opt out of paying union dues while still receiving the benefits of a union contract. Contact your Missouri House State legislator and tell them “right-to-work” (for
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The IAM is unwavering in its commitment to ensure all families have access to good paying jobs, good healthcare, dignity on the job, justice and equality. Members from across the country are invited to join the Women’s March on Washington Saturday January 21. This is a moment to show our strength and solidarity. Women’s March
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On Monday, January 23 tell President Trump to stand up to Congress and keep his campaign promise not to cut Social Security by calling the White House on the Alliance for Retired Americans National Call-in Day. Sign up for the Call the White House Day. Social Security and Medicare are under attack now more than
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Do you remember where you were on July 27, 1954 (If you had even been born yet)? Dwight Eisenhower was President, the number one song in America was “Little Things Mean a Lot” by Kitty Kallen, people were flocking to the theaters to see Alfred Hitchcock’s latest movie “Rear Window” and Melba Smith was hired
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Human rights are defined as a right that is believed to belong to all persons. Unfortunately, even in 2017, there is still a fight to ensure everyone is granted basic rights of dignity and freedom. In an effort to assist members in the fight for equality, the IAM’s Women’s and Human Rights Department is hosting
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From coast to coast, IAM members marched in solidarity, celebrated and gave back to their communities this weekend to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Dr. King understood better than anyone that civil, human and labor rights are one and the same,” said IAM General Vice President Diane Babineaux. “The
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Working class Americans will have no one to turn to if Andy Puzder is put in charge of running the labor department. The incoming administration’s pick for Labor Secretary has a record of fighting against working people as CEO of the Carl Jr.’s fast food chain (CKE). Tell Congress you oppose Puzder as Labor Secretary.
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In an important policy-changing grievance settlement, California National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) Local 2152 has secured $65,000 to compensate its bargaining unit firefighters. The local filed the grievance as a challenge to the policies of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which denied night differential pay to employees for scheduled night work between 6
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