Recognizing Native American Heritage Month: Honoring Contributions and Addressing Inequality
As we embark on Native American Heritage Month this November, the IAM emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the rich traditions, struggles, and significant contributions of Native American communities throughout history. This month serves as a vital opportunity for reflection and action toward equity and justice for Indigenous peoples across the nation. Unions have long been
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House passes Social Security Fairness Act
In a historic vote, the House of Representatives has voted to repeal WEP/GPO and restore fairness to Social Security.
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Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Make History
On Election Day, voters in Massachusetts approved Question 3, a historic ballot initiative that gives more than 70,000 drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft the right to form a union and finally have a voice on the job. The passage of Question 3 establishes Massachusetts drivers’ right to organize a union across the state’s
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Protesting for Better Staffing Practices: The Working People Weekly List
Protesting for Better Staffing Practices: The Working People Weekly List
Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
How Julie Su Negotiated the End of the Boeing Strike: “While the world braced for the election earlier this week, acting labor secretary Julie Su was busy solving another crisis—helping to end the Boeing strike.”Coastal Bend Nurses Ratify New Union Contract at CCMC: “Nurses at Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC) are seeing changes that will help improve workplace practices and all-around patient care. That’s thanks to a new three-year contract that was ratified by HCA Management for nurses represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). More than 700 nurses across Texas will be impacted by the changes. KRIS 6 News previously reported in June that nurses at CCMC protested for better staffing practices.”Staff at Alaska’s Largest Newspaper Approve New Union, Election Results Show: “Newsroom staff at the Anchorage Daily News, the state’s largest newspaper, have voted to unionize, according to election results published Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board. The vote was 13–4 in favor of unionization, with two eligible voters not participating. The Anchorage News Guild, which will represent newsroom staff, had requested that management voluntarily recognize the union, but the newspaper’s ownership declined and requested the federally managed election.”JT Newsroom Employees’ Union is Recognized: “Newsroom employees at the Racine Journal Times are praising their employer for not blocking their attempts to unionize. Less than three weeks after the paper’s editorial staff announced a plan to organize, the Racine NewsGuild was voluntarily recognized by Lee Enterprises as part of the Kenosha Newspaper Guild bargaining unit. The Iowa-based company owns both papers. The next step is for the Racine NewsGuild to negotiate a contract.”Boeing Strike Ends as Workers Accept New Contract: “Boeing’s U.S. West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Monday, ending a bitter seven-week strike that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled planemaker. The union said members voted 59% in favor of the new contract, which includes a 38% pay rise over four years, easing pressure on new CEO Kelly Ortberg after two previous offers were voted down in recent weeks.”Pennsylvania Faculty Union Joins National AFT: “The union representing more than 5,000 faculty and coaches across Pennsylvania’s 10 state-owned universities is the latest to affiliate with AFT, a nationwide union of education and other workers. Members of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties approved the affiliation in a three-day election last week. It begins Jan. 1.”Dow Machinists End Strike After Agreeing to New Deal: “The strike involving 77 union machinists at Dow Chemical/Union Carbide in South Charleston is over. Members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 598 accepted the deal Thursday evening. The new contract ends a 10-day strike. ‘Congratulations to the membership of IAM Local 598 for standing strong for the contract they deserve,’ IAM District 54 President T. Dean Wright Jr. said in a news release. ‘Thanks to their solidarity, we have won a victory for our members, their families and the entire community. I would like to thank the District 54 staff, Local 598 officers, our members and their families, the South Charleston community, and International President Brian Bryant for all of their support.’”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 11/12/2024 – 13:30
Maryland State and DC Convention and Seminar
Maryland State and DC Convention and Seminar
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IAFF veterans share their journeys of service and sacrifice
This Veterans Day, the IAFF honors all those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
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IAM Local 254 Launches Annual Initiative to Support Homeless Des Moines Veterans
In September and October, members of IAM Local 254 and IAM District 6 organized an event under the IAM Midwest Territory H.E.L.P.S. initiative to support homeless veterans in the Des Moines area. Their efforts address the urgent needs of these veterans by collecting winter clothing and hygiene essentials. IAM District 6 had 70 backpacks in
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Nonfiction Production Company McGee Media Ratify First Contract
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Nonfiction Production Company McGee Media Ratify First Contract
Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Workers at McGee Media, the nonfiction production company behind PBS’ “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,” agreed to their first union contract. The contract covers 25 staffers who work as producers, researchers and archivists, and are now represented by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE). They unanimously voted to ratify the contract last week.The contract establishes 3% annual wage increases for union members and health care contributions through the Entertainment Industry Flex Plan. The three-year deal also requires 10 vacation days and a minimum of three sick days after two weeks of employment. The deal also includes language covering the use of AI in the workplace: It necessitates advanced notice and “discussion” if AI tools are used by the company.Members of the bargaining committee stated that the contract “sets a new standard for the documentary television industry and reflects the progressive values of McGee Media.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 11/12/2024 – 09:51
IAM District 9 Hosts Annual Veterans Brunch
Ahead of Veterans Day, IAM District 9 in St. Louis honored its district’s military veterans at an annual Veterans Appreciation Brunch. The annual event included a free brunch, guest speakers, and recognition of service for each veteran. IAM District 9 has a large membership base of military veterans.
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IAFF leaders to testify at OSHA hearing on proposed firefighting standards
The Emergency Response Standard (ERS) would be the first major update to fire fighter safety standards in the U.S. in nearly 40 years.
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