The Sparkplug of the South
In 1888, the IAM was founded in a railroad pit in Atlanta, GA. Since then, the union has been the bedrock for the middle class in Southern states by raising wages and protecting jobs.
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Organizing Convention Video 2024
IAM Organizing Director Mike Evans reports to the 2024 Grand Lodge Convention Delegates about how the department is working to bring in new members. In the report, Evans discusses the recent organizing win with healthcare workers in Ohio.
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CBTU President Invigorates IAM Delegates to Organize and Mobilize
Rev. Terry Melvin, recently re-elected Secretary-Treasurer of the New York State AFL-CIO and President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) since 2012, spoke at the 2024 IAM Grand Lodge Convention. “The day after Labor Day, a day that celebrates the work that we do to keep this country operated, and let’s not get
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IAM Welcomes NYC CLC President to the 41st Convention Stage
IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention delegates heard from the President of the New York City Central Labor Council, Vincent Alvarez, the first full-time President and first Latino President of the Council. “We’re very proud of the fact that we’re the largest regional labor federation in this country, and we recognize the responsibility that comes along
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IAM Air Transport Territory 2024 Convention Report
IAM General Vice President Richie Johnsen reports to the membership on the busy past two years in the Air Transport Territory since the last Grand Lodge Convention. Brother Richie talks about the ongoing station visits meeting the membership, organizing victories, recent contracts and upcoming ones.
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SAG-AFTRA EVP Linda Powell Calls for Renewed Union Solidarity and Action
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Executive Vice President Linda Powell extended a warm welcome to delegates in New York, during her speech she shared her journey to union leadership, emphasizing the common ground between different workers and the importance of collective action. Reflecting on the past year,
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“When American Unions Are Strong, the United States of America is Strong” – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Voices Support for IAM Workers
In a powerful and moving message delivered at the IAM 41st Grand Lodge Convention, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) showcased his support for labor rights and the advancement of working families across the country. Addressing the IAM delegates, Jeffries reaffirmed his commitment to the forward momentum of policies aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of the
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Teamsters Ratify Record Agreement at Gate Gourmet, Avert Major Nationwide Strike
(WASHINGTON) – Over 8,000 airline foodservice workers at Gate Gourmet, including 3,700 Teamsters, have secured a five-year agreement that addresses key demands for wages and health care. The breakthrough follows a series of “ready to strike” rallies and a credible strike threat that forced the company to present a fair offer, averting a major nationwide […]
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Labor Is the Hope of the World : In the States Roundup
Labor Is the Hope of the World : 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).
Alaska AFL-CIO:On Labor Day, it’s important to remember that a union is an organization OF workers FOR workers. When people say the union supports “candidate x” or “position y,” It really means that WORKERS support “candidate x” and “position y.”Workers are the union. #LaborMonth2024 #1u pic.twitter.com/ZD5y20dqQl— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) September 3, 2024Arizona AFL-CIO:❗❗ TODAY Arizona union voters are gathering for a Labor Day roundtable with @NezForAZ @RepRubenGallego @RepGregStanton @RepCasten @fred231957 to discuss their commitments to good union jobs in the clean energy sector. pic.twitter.com/YTsgxYdbfk— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) September 2, 2024California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Happy #LaborDay from our @CaliforniaLabor family! Here’s to celebrating all the fights the labor movement has waged to improve the lives of working people, and all the victories for California workers that lie ahead! ✊ #LaborDay2024 #UnionizeCalifornia pic.twitter.com/No978hQ3lK— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) September 2, 2024Connecticut AFL-CIO:This #LaborDay, it’s time to acknowledge a pivotal truth: only through increased unionization can we rebuild a robust middle class.Read CT AFL-CIO President @EHawthorne3’s op-ed in the @HartfordCourant: https://t.co/1XeMWOtzAr— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Florida AFL-CIO:Labor Day is a day to celebrate ALL of us, in every sector of the economy. Teachers, support staff, firefighters, police officers, grad students, flight attendants, designers, journalists, mechanics, engineers, baristas and more! #ItsBetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/0QdujNuPzg— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Georgia State AFL-CIO:All smiles @ the annual Labor BBQ “Our #UnionJob is #Voting !!!”#LaborDay2024 #1u #unionstrong #solidarity #UnionsForAll #Georgia pic.twitter.com/rq8n6cF29I— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) September 2, 2024Illinois AFL-CIO:Without Labor Day, we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on our current workers’ rights, and the price that many people paid to secure those rights for us today. That is, unless you’re in a union.Let’s celebrate our hard fought rights and the work ahead this #Labor Day.#1u pic.twitter.com/DZwpNwXdlR— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO:You’re damn right they do! 💪 Order your shirt today: https://t.co/jbvyJIiTbo pic.twitter.com/odm25YisPF— Iowa AFL-CIO ✊ (@IowaAFLCIO) August 29, 2024Maine AFL-CIO:You have a 0% labor voting record on our 2024 Scorecard. You voted for a union busting right-to-work for less bill, opposed strengthening collective bargaining rights, paid leave for working families, Buy American , farmworker min wage, limiting forced OT for paper workers.. https://t.co/5JiPfzAc6F— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Massachusetts AFL-CIO:It’s Primary Day – Go vote!Polls open 7a-8p.Cambridge: Marjorie Decker for State Rep.Mansfield: Kostas Loukos for State Rep.Milton & Randolph: Tony King for State Rep.Plymouth: Michelle Badger for Rep.Berkshires: Leigh Davis for Rep. #mapolihttps://t.co/9T2S5hfZoq— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) September 3, 2024Michigan State AFL-CIO:Happy Labor Day, Michigan ✊✊ pic.twitter.com/E9vi5s0p74— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Minnesota AFL-CIO:The two-year-old Inflation Reduction Act is fulfilling its promise of accelerating the country’s transition to renewable energy while creating good-paying, union jobs along the way. #1u https://t.co/Ym21wOop4P— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) August 26, 2024Missouri AFL-CIO:September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness and support those who may be struggling. It’s important to remember that help is always available and that reaching out can make a difference. Let’s work together to break the stigma. #SuicidePrevention pic.twitter.com/yTaQVs3krL— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) September 3, 2024Montana State AFL-CIO:This weekend we’re celebrating working families. Find Labor Day picnics across Montana this weekend. Free food, music, and solidarity! #mtnews #unionstronghttps://t.co/4meR8B5UN6— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) August 30, 2024Nebraska State AFL-CIO:The election is two months away. Vote for candidates that support working family issues like Tony Vargas. @TonyVargas #itsbetterinaunion #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/KnNP5lPYxS— NE State AFL-CIO (@NEAFLCIO) September 3, 2024Nevada State AFL-CIO:Happy Labor Day! We’re glad to be celebrating with @northernnvlabor at their annual Laborfest in Reno, NV. #LifeisBetterinAUnion pic.twitter.com/dPHzI8cHcl— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 2, 2024New Hampshire AFL-CIO:Happy #LaborDay, Brothers and Sisters! #1u #NHAFLCIOLDB #NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/ZeIdHUMF9n— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) September 2, 2024New York State AFL-CIO:President Mario Cilento on #LaborDay in the @timesunion: Unions’ advocacy for workers’ rights includes impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace https://t.co/1ZAdE61p7N— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) September 2, 2024North Carolina State AFL-CIO:North Carolina is the 52nd best state in the US to work in @OxfamAmerica 2024 scorecard. @NC_Governor The minimum wage is just 18.4% of what a family needs to get by. We can do better. Find out more: https://t.co/MlN5ijnZd6— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 3, 2024North Dakota AFL-CIO:”Together, in a union, undivided, life will be better.”https://t.co/8OJJxdEvpa— North Dakota AFL-CIO (@NDAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Ohio AFL-CIO:This are the folks whose lives will be worse of because Trump’s #Project2025 anti-worker, anti-retiree agenda. Thanks for always having working people be the center of your policy making, @SherrodBrown. https://t.co/YMiLgR5Lts— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 3, 2024Oregon AFL-CIO:#LaborDay weekend is a great time to join a picket line! Stand with workers and don’t shop at Portland-area Fred Meyer stores during the strike. pic.twitter.com/leYhPRe0c4— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 1, 2024Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Are you talking to union voters yet? Sign up for #Labor2024 to make sure we don’t send a scab to the White House in November! #UnionStrong https://t.co/Snku6fun0q pic.twitter.com/6yc0vcDIBv— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 2, 2024Texas AFL-CIO:Labor is the hope of the world ✊🏼Happy Labor Day from the Texas AFL-CIO! #BetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/REuRT5cdwJ— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 2, 2024Virginia AFL-CIO:Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is about celebrating the workers who make this country run. With 70% of Americans backing unions, our movement is unstoppable. Union members are 20% of voters in swing states. This election, we’re the force deciding the future. #BetterInAUnion pic.twitter.com/IEomKNs0xm— Virginia AFL-CIO (@Virginia_AFLCIO) September 2, 2024Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:In a downtown Seattle hotel, the future of the aerospace industry is being decided. Machinists are fighting for a contract that retains skilled workers, saves jobs & commits to safety at Boeing. As a Sept. 12 strike date looms, they’re not backing down: https://t.co/kmpAVeov1v pic.twitter.com/IHTsKVKfR4— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) August 30, 2024Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:Union Yes! Celebrating Labor Day with union members and Coach Walz. pic.twitter.com/2FVCrySmva— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 2, 2024
Kenneth Quinnell
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