When many people heard the phrase “drain the swamp,” they believed it to mean cleaning Washington D.C. of corrupt politicians and lobbyists. President Trump may have been referring to the workers who keep all facets of our government programs running smoothly. He signed an Executive Order yesterday that prohibits any additional new hires in the […]
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Washington, DC area IAM Retiree Diane Fleming gave testimony on Capitol Hill about the importance of having Medicare and the Affordable Care Act in her fight against thyroid cancer. In the midst of Congress’ debate over the nomination of U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Patty Murray (D-WA)
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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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Machinists Union members and constituency groups from across the United States were part of the Women’s March on Washington, to put the government on notice that we will never stop fighting for equal rights, equal pay and our right to organize. The post Women’s March on Washington appeared first on IAMAW.
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IAM International President Bob Martinez made the following statement about the withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the reopening of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): “The IAM is heartened by today’s announcement that the U.S. is withdrawing from the TPP and is seeking to reopen NAFTA. The move signals the beginning of
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January 20, 2017, North Charleston, S.C. – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today will file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a secret-ballot union election for approximately 2,850 production employees at the Boeing Co. in North Charleston, S.C. Workers have remained in contact with IAM organizers
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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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