IAM Pro-Worker GOTV Efforts Span Coast to Coast
This election, the IAM is leading the labor movement, as hundreds of enthusiastic IAM members are engaging in voter outreach in battleground states.
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It’s the Great Pumpkin! Fire fighter grows the biggest one in Colorado
He’s a nine-year veteran fire fighter with a hobby that’s breaking Colorado state records. Brad Bledsoe has been growing pumpkins that weigh more than a ton.
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IAM Illinois Local 660 Members on Strike for Fair Contract at Eaton
Approximately 400 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 660 (District 9) are on strike for a fair contract at Eaton Corp., facilities in Highland and Troy, Ill. On Sunday, Oct. 20, IAM Local 660 members voted to reject a contract offer from Eaton management that had insufficient wages to keep
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On the Flightline with IAM Charlotte Local 1903M
The skilled Mechanics and Related at American Airlines and PSA Airlines in Charlotte recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of IAM Air Transport Local 1903M. These hardworking men and women are the heartbeat of the airline industry in Charlotte, ensuring planes are safe and our skies stay moving. This past year has been a year of achievements
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79 Members of Congress Send Letters to Stellantis’ CEO Carlos Tavares in Support of UAW Workers
In a powerful show of solidarity with UAW members, 79 Members of Congress have sent letters to Stellantis and its CEO, Carlos Tavares, expressing deep concerns about the company’s recent actions and urging a renewed commitment to American workers.
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Boeing Strike Will Continue as Workers Reject Latest Proposal from Company
SEATTLE – Frontline Boeing workers voted 64% against accepting the latest contract proposal put forth by their employer. Jon Holden, President of IAM District 751 and Brandon Bryant, President of IAM District W24, issued the following joint statement following the votes being tallied: “The elected negotiating committee of workers did not recommend for or against
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IAM Members Hitting the Streets in Atlanta for Harris-Walz
ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2024 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are hitting the doors in Atlanta to help elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in their bid for the White House. In collaboration with the Georgia AFL-CIO, IAM members are canvassing union households in the Atlanta
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APWU Retiree’s Department Presents Nov. 23, 2024 “FERS, CSRS and CSRS Offset Retirement Planning Seminar on ZOOM”
APWU Retiree’s Department Presents “CSRS, FERS, CSRS Offset Retirement Planning Seminar on ZOOM”
Saturday, November 23, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
November 23, 2024 – 12:00PMVirtual via ZoomNationalNoNo2024-11-23 00:00:00https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqde6uqj0tHNEA3F1ZLMossHp4lJwQiPGfAPWU Retiree’s Department Presents Nov. 23, 2024 “FERS, CSRS, and CSRS Offset Retirement Planning Seminar on ZOOM”Hosted by APWU Retirees Department
SPECIAL NOTES:
Participants must be an active APWU member.
Participants cannot register with a USPS email address, i.e. @usps.gov.
Each participant must register individually and not as a group.
Participants should not attend this training on the Postal Service time clock.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqde6uqj0tHNEA3F1ZLMossHp4lJwQiPGf
After registering, you will recieve a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Starkest Threat to Veterans’ Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration
October 23, 2024More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again this year.
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again this year.
The starkest threat to Veterans’ benefits are outlined in Project 2025, a vast conservative policy agenda written by more than 140 former Trump Administration officials. Project 2025 is expected to be the roadmap for a second Trump term if he were to win the election. While it’s wide-ranging in its proposals, Project 2025 focuses on growing corporate power, putting people out of work, many of whom are Veterans, cutting earned benefits, and weakening unions.
It even includes some specific cuts to Veterans’ earned benefits. Specially, Project 2025 would cut benefits for disabled Veterans, reducing the number of medical conditions that qualify for disability status. It would also automate all disability claims, making it easier to increase denial rates.
The Veterans Administration (VA) health system is also targeted by Project 2025. It plans to eliminate VA hospitals and health clinics and replace them with privatized outpatient clinics. This would have an especially considerable impact on Veterans living in rural areas. Project 2025 even calls for the privatization of TRICARE, the active duty service members (ADSMs) health system, threatening to drive up health care costs for millions of servicemembers and their families.
On the other hand, Kamala Harris’s campaign has committed to protecting and strengthening benefits for Veterans, including by implementing the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, and supporting the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act, which would expand Veterans healthcare to address groundwater and other chemical exposures. Harris’s campaign has also committed to not privatizing VA and TRICARE services.
While there are many issues that matter to APWU members, we once again urge you to consider your union, your job, and your earned benefits this election season. For APWU members, especially our Veteran members, the choice this election is clear.
Learn more about Project 2025 and Trump’s ties to it here: https://betterinaunion.org/news/trumps-project-2025
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again this year. Learn how Project 2025 Proposes to Harm Veteran Health Care0
Read More....UAW Poll Shows Member Support for Harris Growing Significantly in Battleground States as Union’s Member Engagement Program Delivers Results
New polling of UAW members and member households across key battleground states demonstrates strong support for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, with Harris’ lead over Trump surging in the last month.
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