IAM Air Transport Members Receive Essential Support Through IAM Disaster Relief Program Following Hurricane Beryl
After Hurricane Beryl caused devastation earlier this year, IAM Air Transport members, especially those from IAM Local 2198 in Houston, have found hope through the IAM Disaster Relief Program. The hurricane profoundly impacted the Gulf Coast communities. Among those affected were IAM members who have received crucial assistance in navigating the aftermath of this natural
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Solidarity Is What Makes the Labor Movement Run: In the States Roundup
Solidarity Is What Makes the Labor Movement Run: In the States Roundup
It’s time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter).
Arizona AFL-CIO:If you’re in the Tucson area this weekend and would like to join forces with the state fed and National Nurses United, please sign up via Mobilize 👇https://t.co/GQbOMHoHc2 https://t.co/YmvZmWUxo5— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) October 5, 2024California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Worksite political education! We love to see it! https://t.co/i0oZN1FcCz— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) October 4, 2024Colorado AFL-CIO:Yesterday we stood in solidarity with @APWUnational in their Day of Action rally! ✊ pic.twitter.com/sb7MoZnvFk— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 2, 2024Connecticut AFL-CIO:Great turnout of union members to knock doors for pro-worker candidates in Norwich, Colchester, Meriden & Danbury! #LaborVotes #1u pic.twitter.com/0gM259hqM8— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 5, 2024Illinois AFL-CIO:Solidarity is what makes the labor movement run.Illinois union members were in Wisconsin this past weekend to knock doors for Vice President Harris. Big thanks to Izzy Dobbel and our friends at @chicagolabor and @wisaflcio for organizing the day of action. Let’s win this! #1u pic.twitter.com/OR9cXD0KKR— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 7, 2024Maine AFL-CIO:Congratulations to our IATSE Local 114 siblings! https://t.co/4Fw7xh5zoy— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 4, 2024Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Hundreds of union members are out in full force in New Hampshire for @KamalaHarris, @Tim_Walz, @JoyceCraigNH and more labor champions! Labor gets it done! @NHAFLCIO @VT_AFLCIO @AFLCIO @GBLCBoston @NASRCC_UBC @IBEW103 @IUPAT_DC35 @Mass_BTU@UFCW1445 @LIUNA #BetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/Hw3IBGYm5S— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 5, 2024Michigan State AFL-CIO:Shana tova to all our union family celebrating Rosh Hashanah! Wishing our Jewish brothers and sisters a very happy new year ahead.— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 2, 2024Minnesota AFL-CIO:Another wonderful day out on the doors in support of our Labor-endorsed candidates! Plenty of opportunities to talk to fellow union members about the election. Visit https://t.co/QE6vC0hNMV to sign up! #BetterInAUnion #UnionsForHarris #mnleg pic.twitter.com/eE9ejTGUCo— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 5, 2024Missouri AFL-CIO:”The simple matter is that $492 a week isn’t enough to live in any county in the state of Missouri…” We’re voting YES on Prop A for #PaidSickDays and a $15/hr minimum wage in Missouri. @mohealthyfam https://t.co/NJ4UfyRZ3s— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 6, 2024Nevada State AFL-CIO:Our 3 Superwalks this morning out of Henderson, Summerlin, & Reno! Thankful to our guest speakers @WalshFreedom @XavierBecerra & Sharifa Wahab who took the time out of their weekend to speak to our wonderful canvassers before we launch.OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH LEFT 📆 pic.twitter.com/xuk7uip7tA— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 5, 2024New Hampshire AFL-CIO:We are proud to endorse @MaggieG603 to represent NH’s 2nd District. Maggie will fight for workers, here in NH, + across the country. We will work together to create good paying union jobs, expand workers’ rights, + build an economy that works for everyone!#NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/juILmia4cu— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) October 7, 2024New York State AFL-CIO:BINGHAMTON: Support Josh Riley and Lea Webb at the labor walk on Saturday! https://t.co/207aEl1jmE— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 4, 2024North Carolina State AFL-CIO:How will Trump’s #Project2025 impact taxes for working North Carolinians? Let’s break it down. #1u #ncpol pic.twitter.com/gq9WmTyfPV— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 3, 2024Ohio AFL-CIO:Meanwhile, her opponent supported a Right to Work law on the Ohio House of Representatives. @RepMarcyKaptur is the real deal and a #UnionStrong OG! https://t.co/VIakbAnUOh— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 7, 2024Oregon AFL-CIO:Join #OregonLabor this Saturday at a canvass for State Rep. Zach Hudson, State Rep. Ricki Ruiz & State Sen. Chris Gorsek.A BBQ lunch will be provided by Portland Fire Fighters @iaff43! Sign up and get more info at https://t.co/B1B90w7Rqn pic.twitter.com/jw2owB7J3G— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 7, 2024Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:One month left until the election! Make a plan to #vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz—leaders who will fight for you. Your vote is your power! 🗳️OCT 21 – Voter registration deadlinehttps://t.co/3OrvlRlsPIOCT 29 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot.https://t.co/AYOCunHCrE pic.twitter.com/hP4FYNBQeF— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 6, 2024Texas AFL-CIO:Corporate concentration doesn’t just hurt consumers – workers get shafted, too.As @linakhanFTC told Texas workers, lack of competition reduces workers’ leverage & depresses their wages.That’s why she, @SenSanders, @RepCasar, and @RepLloydDoggett are fighting corporate power. pic.twitter.com/Xp6vY12x1h— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 3, 2024Virginia AFL-CIO:We are fired up and ready to go this morning to hit the doors for @YVindman ! Let’s win this 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/lkJBTGB3KY— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) October 5, 2024Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:😍 What a week of worker power! Rallying with @APWUnational, supporting our @IAM751 family on the lines, and flexing people power with @teamsters117. Looks like a sunny weekend ahead, perfect for bringing the family out for a picket shift with the Machinists 👀 pic.twitter.com/38xjfy0viM— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 4, 2024Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:President Joe Biden will return to Milwaukee on Tuesday to discuss his administration’s progress in replacing lead pipes in Wisconsin and across the country. https://t.co/ucv3MHw1tU— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 7, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 10/08/2024 – 12:00
Seeking Fair Pay: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Seeking Fair Pay: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here’s a look at the broad range of activities we’re engaged in this week.
Actors’ Equity:The performers at Chippendales in Las Vegas are unionizing with Actors’ Equity Association, seeking fair pay and improved working conditions guaranteed by a union contract. We look forward to representing these iconic workers at the bargaining table. https://t.co/0QOMkGAU3H pic.twitter.com/zCzlEcT9Co— Actors’ Equity (@ActorsEquity) October 8, 2024AFGE:Federal correctional officers work in some of the most dangerous and violent places imaginable and, as a result, are at increased risk for developing depression, PTSD, and suicidality as compared to those in other professions.https://t.co/tBY06Y3CSJ— AFGE (@AFGENational) October 8, 2024AFSCME:A new report by @afscme31 describes how illegal drugs are spreading throughout Illinois’ prisons. https://t.co/MvaxjNhFPl— AFSCME (@AFSCME) October 8, 2024Alliance for Retired Americans:Vice President Harris’ new home care plan is exactly what millions of older Americans and their caregivers need. Learn more by reading our release: https://t.co/4nZPk1IQas pic.twitter.com/6AHm7V7iHJ— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) October 8, 2024Amalgamated Transit Union:We wrap up our celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by honoring our Local 846-St. Catharines, ON, Sister Monica Restrepo. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 pic.twitter.com/Dpvkl93Vpj— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) October 9, 2024American Federation of Musicians:The Musicians of the @NatSymphonyDC have reached a tentative agreement. Details to follow. pic.twitter.com/jS12qgrBke— AFM (@The_AFM) September 27, 2024American Federation of Teachers:Emergency nurses and healthcare professionals care for patients when they need it the most.Today, we thank them for their work, and continue the fight for safe staffing, safe working conditions, and fair compensation for these livesaving workers! @AFTHealthcare pic.twitter.com/yeLnrAVACQ— AFT (@AFTunion) October 9, 2024American Postal Workers Union:President Dimondstein appeared on PBS Newshour to discuss extraordinary measures used to move election mail and to advocate for this level of priority service year-round. “No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we should get the same good service.”https://t.co/Npy23kx2As— The American Postal Workers Union – APWU (@APWUnational) October 3, 2024Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:As aviation’s First Responders, we want to make sure we have the tools onboard to save lives. @FlyingWithSara joined the @WhiteHouse Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose to discuss how we can save lives in the air and beat the overdose crisis no matter where we are. pic.twitter.com/V8bmDJgzXG— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) October 8, 2024Boilermakers:We’re at the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference in Idaho Falls where 400 leaders from the U.S., Canadian and worldwide nuclear industry met to talk about removing barriers to break ground on over 300GW of nuclear projects in the U.S. by 2050. That’s good #Boilermaker work. 👷♂️ pic.twitter.com/ttKbyg5HXm— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) October 8, 2024Bricklayers:Happy #WorksiteWednesday! This week we have pictures of some amazing stonework out of @BacLocal1Sk.Brother Derek Cattell is a member who started his own Union company, DC Masonry about a year ago! So proud to see what you accomplish!#BestHandsInTheBusiness #UnionsForAll pic.twitter.com/CLPI4BTo6z— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) October 9, 2024Coalition of Labor Union Women:”The Coalition of Labor Union Women joins with the millions of union members in mourning the death of a great labor leader and a true man of equality, the late Bill Lucy. Brother Lucy was the personification of the saying, “A man of quality is not threatened by women…” EB— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) October 1, 2024Communications Workers of America:Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers have been on strike now for two years. They are outside the @PittsburghPG newsroom today to send a clear message: Follow the law, bargain fairly, and end this strike. https://t.co/ynA8alexWt— CWA (@CWAUnion) October 8, 2024Department for Professional Employees:Congrats to @The_AFM members at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra who have a new contract which will raise the musicians’ pay by 39%! https://t.co/m0DCFEX13K— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) October 7, 2024Electrical Workers:For the first time in 60 years, there’s a new crossing across the Detroit River between the U.S. and Canada, and it’s being constructed in part by #IBEW members from both countries. https://t.co/GlfN1hvCxv pic.twitter.com/5I1O6LiSxi— IBEW (@IBEW) October 8, 2024Heat and Frost Insulators:Have Your Voice Heard! 🇺🇸See how the candidates have supported labor unions, then set your Election Day plan for Nov. 5th.➡️Check your registration & voting options: https://t.co/YyeZcck8ip#InsulatorsUnion #Insulators #InsulatorPride #electionday pic.twitter.com/QbDCPhuZtC— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) October 8, 2024Jobs With Justice:Safety over profits! @centralfljwj have launched a confidential survey to compile info on employers threatening retaliation and leaving workers no time to prepare for #Milton. Take the survey at https://t.co/7pu9Usegom. pic.twitter.com/v74q2YUOVc— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 7, 2024Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:🚨Vote Early, Arizona! 🗳️ Early voting for the 2024 general election starts on October 9th and ends November 1st at 5 PM. For more info, visit: https://t.co/C54FiDaFYY. Let’s make our voices heard! #Vota #Empower24 #VoteEarlyArizona pic.twitter.com/PHXDUq6Uz5— LCLAA (@LCLAA) October 7, 2024Labor Heritage Foundation:🎨 This Week’s Labor Arts Calendar: Oct 7-14 🎨 📚 Tue: What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? 🎤 Wed: Patronage & Culture in Nashville’s Honky-Tonks🎥 Fri: Unrest 📚 Sat: The Road to Matewan 🎶 Sat/Sun: The Cradle Will RockDetails here https://t.co/ePAgFzTs9D pic.twitter.com/ZUB3LdYXgW— Labor Heritage (@LaborHeritage1) October 7, 2024Laborers:#LIUNA is proud to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s new rule requiring the removal of lead pipes across the nation. This action will improve the drinking water of millions of Americans and support good union jobs in the process. READ STATEMENT: https://t.co/38FpytOOv9 pic.twitter.com/rvjOC5LiQD— LIUNA (@LIUNA) October 9, 2024Machinists:We stand with Boeing workers and Textron workers on strike! pic.twitter.com/1z1HtH9gMT— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) October 8, 2024Maritime Trades Department:We thank Gen. Van Ovost for her tireless commitment and the high esteem in which she held workers in the maritime trades. We look forward to working with Gen. Reed! https://t.co/YVZUizFEW4— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) October 7, 2024Metal Trades Department:https://t.co/q6dzXNGYrV 👏 👏 👏 The new order further solidifies Philly Shipyard’s position in the U.S. shipbuilding and Jones Act markets— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) October 2, 2024Mine Workers:UMWA Endorses MaryAnn Folz for Monongalia County Commissioner.https://t.co/XLlehfdPKX— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) October 8, 2024Musical Artists:AGMA Ratifies 4-Year Agreement with Chautauqua Opera: https://t.co/v9oMhgS8hS pic.twitter.com/AoshojW9Bl— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) October 8, 2024National Air Traffic Controllers Association:NATCA President Rich Santa addressed ATC staffing and air traffic control modernization on a panel at @RAAtweets Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/eKFZMzKe4I pic.twitter.com/r9VQY3REIA— NATCA (@NATCA) October 8, 2024National Association of Letter Carriers:NEXT WEEK ➡️ Letter carriers are rallying together to demand protection from violence and crime on the job. If you are in the Madison, WI area, please come out and stand with letter carriers as we continue to make our message loud and clear: #EnoughIsEnough! More info about the… pic.twitter.com/Zy6Bls7UvJ— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) October 8, 2024National Domestic Workers Alliance:Thank you, @POTUS, for your commitment to being a Care Champion! pic.twitter.com/O4rMPMogof— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) October 8, 2024National Nurses United:Union nurses endorse @tammybaldwin for U.S. Senate! Sen. Baldwin always stands with the nurses on our priority issues like #MedicareForAll, #WorkplaceViolencePrevention, #SafeStaffing, and the #PROAct, just to name a few! pic.twitter.com/RmsYWpTR2H— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) October 9, 2024NFL Players Association:Statement on behalf of our Executive Committee regarding the locker room media policy. pic.twitter.com/Hn8LgzGDrU— NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 4, 2024North America’s Building Trades Unions:October is Careers in Construction Month. Visit https://t.co/JslIo3sMrS and see if a career in the building trades is right for you. pic.twitter.com/6ZMs5L5S8k— The Building Trades (@NABTU) October 3, 2024Office and Professional Employees:Inspired by his culture and heritage, David Olivera became an early childhood educator. Because of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta & @UFWupdates, he became a lifelong unionist.We’re proud to honor his contributions to @OPEIULocal8 & the entire movement this #HispanicHeritageMonth! pic.twitter.com/CcrmJX0cTB— 🎃PEIU | #UnionStrong (@OPEIU) October 7, 2024Painters and Allied Trades:The work of our union is profound and it shapes our communities and the way we live! We’d like to spotlight our Glaziers from DC 81 Local 109 who are currently working on the new Omaha Central Library. pic.twitter.com/K4IhBSv77z— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) October 9, 2024Plasterers and Cement Masons:Project 2025 would restrict access to overtime, erode workplace safety, let states sidestep worker protections, allow worker misclassification, limit your free speech rights, make it harder to win union recognition & weaken bedrock worker protections. https://t.co/ttuS5sCj6o— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) October 9, 2024Pride At Work:Pride at Work Treasurer and Vice President of @afa_cwa is TRANSFORMING labor by the work she does! https://t.co/B2UoA4iOZl#solidarity #union— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) October 7, 2024Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Did you know that last #PrimeDay, warehouse worker injuries surged by 37%? As part of the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition, @RWDSU calls on @GovKathyHochul to #ProtectWarehouseWorkers and sign the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law!https://t.co/fdOc2bFJaS— RWDSU (@RWDSU) October 8, 2024Roofers and Waterproofers:A handheld device takes real-time readings of hydration levels. Could be lifesaving for laborers who work in high heat environments.https://t.co/CjrOVbiLKf— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) October 4, 2024SAG-AFTRA:Attention #SagAftraMembers in Illinois, New Mexico and Nevada! Today is the LAST DAY to register online to #Vote2024! Make sure you’re ready for the general election on November 5: https://t.co/Or9KENeuWX pic.twitter.com/Ytc4twRmNK— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 9, 2024Solidarity Center:Creating safe & secure work environments is essential for all employees” said #Kyrgyzstan Minister of Labor Jyldys Polotova during our recent panel on effectively applying @ILO #C190 on #Gender-based violence & harassment. @ILO_Research @womenslink pic.twitter.com/GiuP9LxPSO— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) October 8, 2024The NewsGuild-CWA:🎲We’re LIVE with @law360union on Twitch and we’re talking about what it takes to WIN a STRIKE!🎉Come and join us here: https://t.co/YxHO7neTnq pic.twitter.com/r1zOforR4z— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) October 2, 2024Theatrical Stage Employees:Meet today’s #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight, Graciela Zapata of @IATSELocal764! Graciela’s proudest career moment was helping run the Local 764 costume shop by organizing drives, which boosted new member enrollment. Graciela, you rock! pic.twitter.com/AsI1nag7y7— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) October 8, 2024Transport Workers Union:.@TwuSamuelsen told @KellyCNBC that automating our industries is always designed to increase and maximize corporate profits, not to help Americans. And that Biden-Harris’ policies have advanced economic security for transport workers. https://t.co/nyj2Fj7t0k— TWU (@transportworker) October 7, 2024Transportation Trades Department:Project 2025 is an attack on transportation workers and systems across the country. Learn more at https://t.co/EWIRPCblcq. pic.twitter.com/I75mIQDWy3— TTD | America’s Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) October 7, 2024UAW:Today! It’s crunch time at #Stellantis.RALLY with President Fain and our UAW family on Wednesday, 4 p.m., at Local 869 in Warren, MI, to make #Stellantis KEEP THE PROMISE.RSVP: https://t.co/yiOO8Yuuoj#StandUpUAW pic.twitter.com/l1yl1y9HJ9— UAW (@UAW) October 9, 2024Union Veterans Council:While @Tim_Walz fights for veterans and union workers, J.D. Vance stands with Trump’s anti-worker agenda. The choice is clear: stand with Walz, stand with unions. #VetsForWalz #UnionStrong #BetterInAUnion— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) October 2, 2024UNITE HERE:Charles believes this election is about protecting what they’ve built💪🏾💪🏼Under Trump, working people would face potential national abortion bans, mass deportations, the repeal of healthcare protections & more.He’s making sure every door is knocked & every vote is cast. pic.twitter.com/urahQHcePJ— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) October 8, 2024United Food and Commercial Workers:A win for the history books!49 workers at Bookmans bookstore in Tucson, recently made HISTORY by becoming the FIRST bookstore in Arizona to unionize by joining @UFCW99.Congratulations!➡️ https://t.co/h5zFqR8WQ4 pic.twitter.com/ATZNiU0MBy— UFCW (@UFCW) October 7, 2024United Steelworkers:💪 Remember your power 💪 When it comes to holding your elected officials accountable for representing you and your fellow union siblings, remember the power you hold. They’ve been elected to represent you, and you have the right to ask for their support. pic.twitter.com/cmcGEV0kao— United Steelworkers #EverybodysUnion (@steelworkers) October 8, 2024Utility Workers:“Companies are always looking to use technology to streamline things. We’ve seen changes in software and hardware for everything from timekeeping to restoration efforts.’🧵 pic.twitter.com/zkIGDfteOg— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) October 9, 2024Working America:Wages just aren’t enough to cover the cost of living. We deserve a decent wage for a decent day’s work. Are you with us? Let us know in the comments below.#FairWages #WorkingAmerica pic.twitter.com/Tppz6J9u2K— Working America (@WorkingAmerica) October 8, 2024Writers Guild of America East:A union will drastically improve your work life. If you work in documentary, podcasting, online media or TV/radio news, contact a representative from the WGA East to answer your questions. #UnionStrong https://t.co/1OHXMbLO4g— Writers Guild of America East (@WGAEast) October 8, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 10/08/2024 – 11:37
IAM is Here to Help Members Impacted by Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the IAM is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to its affected members. If you’re an IAM member and suffer property damage from the storm, you can apply for assistance from the IAM Disaster Relief Fund here. To address urgent needs, the IAM encourages its members
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General Vice President Gary Allen Visits Boeing Strike Line: A Stand for Justice, Solidarity, and Against Corporate Greed
In a powerful show of support for workers’ rights, IAM General Vice Presidents Gary R. Allen, Sam Cicinelli, and David Sullivan made a significant visit to the Boeing strike line. Their visit underscored key themes central to labor movements: the fight for justice, solidarity among workers, and a stand against corporate greed. As the workers
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Toledo Symphony Ratifies New Five-Year Contract
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Toledo Symphony Ratifies New Five-Year 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.
The Toledo Federation of Musicians (TFM)/American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 15-286 and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) ratified a new five-year contract last month that will run until the end of the 2028–2029 season.Throughout the lifetime of the agreement, TFM members will see major victories like a pay increase of 39% and higher matching contributions to their 403(b) retirement plans. The deal also includes the establishment of two new core string positions and conversion of several previously part-time roles into full-time positions. Musicians additionally won more paid parental leave, standardization of the tenure evaluation process and more that will allow them to continue giving world-class performances.“We are proud of the collaborative spirit that defined these negotiations,” said Casey Gsell, TSO principal bassoon and chair of the Orchestra Committee. “This agreement not only provides significant financial improvements for our members but also enhances our role in the community, supports education, and ensures equitable treatment of our musicians. It is a true testament to what we can achieve when we work together.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 10/08/2024 – 10:02
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference
The IAM will join labor and civil rights allies in Austin, Texas, from Jan. 9 – 12 for the 2025 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. The theme of this year’s MLK Conference is “Toward the Dream: Reimagining the Fight for Justice, Freedom and Progress.” This conference is a critical
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UNFI Workers in Atlanta Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters
(ATLANTA) – Warehouse workers at UNFI in Atlanta have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 728. The group of 208 warehouse workers organized with the Teamsters to secure fair pay, better health care, and improved working conditions. “We organized with the Teamsters to secure a more stable future for our families,” said Fernando Woods, a […]
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Canadian Government announces historic plan on fire fighter cancer
The Framework builds on legislation enacted in June 2023 by MP Sherry Romanado and includes five years of funding to support key research and education efforts.
Read More....UAW Intensifies Fight for U.S. Investments at Stellantis as Company Spends Another $1.1 Billion on Stock Buybacks
UAW members at Stellantis’ Denver Parts Distribution Center (PDC) have voted by 97% to authorize the International UAW to call a strike if the union cannot reach a settlement with Stellantis over the company’s violations of the current contract.
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