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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The IAM and more than 80 labor and community organizations strongly oppose the choice of U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) to become Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. The stated mission of HHS is to “enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans.” But rather than promote the interests of all, Price has consistently promoted the
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After a painful election cycle in 2016, democrats in Washington are vowing to fight for the middle class, boost the economy and build trust with union voters.After a painful election cycle in 2016, democrats in Washington are vowing to fight for the middle class, boost the economy and build trust with union voters. The post
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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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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week ruled that passenger service agents are covered by legislation adopted in 2002 that set significant penalties and jail time for anyone who “interferes with airport and airline personnel who have security duties.” While the original intent of the statute had been to cover all airport employees with
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With President-Elect Trump vowing to renegotiate our country’s trade deals, working families still have many questions about if the results will truly benefit them. The Citizens Trade Campaign (CTC), a coalition that helped stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership, delivered Trump a letter challenging him to commit to replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and
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The IAM recognizes the youth of today will soon be the leadership of tomorrow. In an effort to tap into their energy and prepare them for the challenges of the future, the IAM is holding Young Workers Training Programs May 7-12 and September 24-29 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood,
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