Cancer survivor story: Garrett Kim
After a life-threatening diagnosis of rare Stage D esthesioneuroblastoma, Hawaii Local 1463 member Garrett Kim reflects on how early detection during a routine department physical saved his life, allowing him more time with his family and a chance to raise awareness about cancer risks in firefighting.
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Know Your Rights Resources
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. “Know Your Rights” Cards can help people assert their rights and defend themselves. Visit the Immigration Legal Resource Center to print and/or order cards. UFCW has translated and designed their own “Know Your Rights” cards that […]
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NFFE-IAM Executive Director Steve Lenkart Inducted as Academy Fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration
Washington, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration announced 42 new inductions for the 2024 Class of Academy Fellows, including Steve Lenkart, Executive Director of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). Lenkart was elected to the permanent position of Academy Fellow by a majority of the voting body of fellows who considered his professional
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IAM Mourns Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2024 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union, issued this statement following the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter: “Our Union joins the nation in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Throughout his life, Carter was a champion for peace,
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Hero Dogs provide support and comfort to Loudoun County fire fighters
Birdie’s presence with the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s peer support team has helped Local 3756 members following a line-of-duty death.
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IAM Union Members at IKEA Perryville Vote to Continue Strike
Perryville, MD, Dec. 28, 2024—Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Dec. 27, 2024. IAM Local I460 members began their strike at midnight on
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Hundreds of Atlanta kids had a Merry Christmas thanks to the city’s fire fighters
Atlanta Station 16 has been hosting a Christmas party benefiting the community for more than five decades.
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US Ecology/Republic Workers Join Teamsters
(COVINA, Calif.) – Workers at a US Ecology/Republic Services facility in Hesperia, Calif., have voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 396. “We wanted to join the Teamsters because management has neglected us for too long,” said Eric Ortega, a four-year worker and one of 15 new Local 396 members at the facility. “They refuse to raise our wages to keep up with inflation and force us to take shifts at facilities hours away. We’ve had enough. And now they’re […]
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Green Bay fire fighters and Santa make a special stop at children’s hospital
Some kids are unable to come home for Christmas, so Green Bay fire fighters are bringing Christmas to them.
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Fire fighters get in the holiday spirit on Christmas shift
While others enjoy the holidays with friends and family, Christmas is another workday for fire fighters and emergency medical workers.
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