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IAM Union Mobilizes Across Wisconsin to Drive Voter Turnout, Safeguard Democracy

The IAM continues to ramp up efforts across Wisconsin in collaboration with the state AFL-CIO and other affiliates to mobilize union households ahead of the upcoming elections. The initiative focuses on encouraging voters to support candidates who prioritize infrastructure development, good jobs, and the protection of union rights, ultimately aiming to build a stronger economy The post IAM Union Mobilizes Across Wisconsin to Drive Voter Turnout, Safeguard Democracy appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Friend of the IAM, Trailblazing Chicago Rail Leader Honored with Metra Train Car

On Oct. 29, 2024, former Chicago Metra Board Chair Romayne Brown, the first African-American woman to chair the board, was honored with a Metra Train Car dedicated to her tireless efforts as the Metra Board Chair.  During her term as chair, Brown helped lead the agency through COVID-19 challenges that became some of the most The post Friend of the IAM, Trailblazing Chicago Rail Leader Honored with Metra Train Car appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Union Makes Final Push in Battleground States Ahead of 2024 Election

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024—Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), today issued a statement on the IAM’s extensive political mobilization efforts in battleground states, emphasizing the critical role of union volunteers in getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates: “As the nation’s largest aerospace, airline, transportation, and defense The post IAM Union Makes Final Push in Battleground States Ahead of 2024 Election appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

UAW President Shawn Fain to Rally with DACM Members, Call On Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to Keep The Promise

UAW President Shawn Fain and Region 1 Director LaShawn English will rally with members from Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack at UAW Local 51 to call on Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to honor the union contract and Keep The Promise. The post UAW President Shawn Fain to Rally with DACM Members, Call On Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to Keep The Promise appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Monica Pasillas Appointed IAM Grand Lodge Auditor

IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed longtime IAM activist Monica Pasillas as a Grand Lodge Auditor, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Pasillas, a 13-year IAM member, initiated into IAM Chicago Local 2339O in 2011 as an ExpressJet flight attendant. She later transferred to Newark Local 2339N. She had taken on leadership roles in both locals The post Monica Pasillas Appointed IAM Grand Lodge Auditor appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

UAW President Shawn Fain Holding Facebook Live at 8 p.m. ET on the Central Question of the Election: Which Side Are You On?

On Tuesday, October 29 at 8:00 pm, UAW President Shawn Fain will address UAW rank-and-file members in a virtual livestream to directly reach undecided voters and fulfill the union’s constitutional duty to “play an active role at all levels of government to protect the lives and rights of its members and their families.”  The post UAW President Shawn Fain Holding Facebook Live at 8 p.m. ET on the Central Question of the Election: Which Side Are You On? appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Air Transport, Rail Leaders Elected to Top ITF Positions as Transportation Workers Unite in Global Solidarity; Put Women, Young Workers at Forefront

IAM air transport and rail industry leaders from across the United States and Canada were elected to top positions at the recent International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Global Congress. The IAM, North America’s largest transportation union, is taking a leading role worldwide as transport workers find themselves at the forefront of multiple crises – from The post IAM Air Transport, Rail Leaders Elected to Top ITF Positions as Transportation Workers Unite in Global Solidarity; Put Women, Young Workers at Forefront appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Fred Meyer Workers Agree to New 3-Year Contract After Strike

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Fred Meyer Workers Agree to New 3-Year Contract After Strike 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. Thousands of Portland-area Fred Meyer employees went on strike in early September. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, the largest private sector union in Oregon, voted "overwhelmingly" to ratify a new three-year contract. The contract covers 4,500 workers for Fred Meyer and QFC stores in Oregon and southwest Washington. The contract provides higher wages, stronger health care, stable retirement and allows the union to better address contract violations."This agreement ensures significant wage increases, maintains industry-leading healthcare coverage, enhances dental benefits, and strengthens retirement security for more than 11,000 workers," Local 555 said."This contract is a victory for members of Local 555, who showed strength and solidarity throughout the entire fight," said Dan Clay, president of UFCW Local 555. "It was won by union workers coming together and by a community standing with them." Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:53Continue reading→

IAM Union Members in Minnesota Hit the Ground to Support Pro-Labor Candidates

IAM members from across Minnesota came together to actively engage with voters to make a difference in the upcoming election. Focusing on AFL-CIO-endorsed candidates who advocate for workers’ rights, union members and volunteers have been knocking on doors, phone banking, and connecting with community members, reminding them of the power of their vote and its The post IAM Union Members in Minnesota Hit the Ground to Support Pro-Labor Candidates appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

LGBG Workers United File for NLRB Certification with IAM

On October 23rd, workers at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (LGBG) just outside Richmond, Virginia submitted authorization cards to the National Labor Relations Board as the first step in gaining union representation with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM)! These employees, adopting the name LGBG Workers United, seek to become part of The post LGBG Workers United File for NLRB Certification with IAM appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Get Out the Vote: In the States Roundup

Get Out the Vote: 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:Life gets busy. Plan to vote at a time that best suits you! 🗳️Click the link below to find an early voting location near you. https://t.co/VxxbMInGim— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) October 25, 2024Arizona AFL-CIO:This morning we joined our fellow #UnionSiblings for a Labor Rally and canvass launch at Arizona Education Assiciation in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) October 12, 2024California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:It was great seeing so many union volunteers & elected officials out walking for @WillRollinsCA — Eight of our @californialabor Vice Presidents made it out today! Big turnout from @udw_union @CFTunion @CSEA_Now @UFCW @CAFirefighters @TheIronworkers @IBEW & more! pic.twitter.com/BISEsZEGij— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) October 26, 2024Colorado AFL-CIO:Did you know union members get a free t-shirt when they volunteer with us? 👻 Join us today, link in bio pic.twitter.com/G9ZtOs63gp— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) October 24, 2024Connecticut AFL-CIO:Union members are getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates in Waterbury today! #LaborVotes #GOTV pic.twitter.com/YLHYAdHJDa— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) October 26, 2024Florida AFL-CIO:Early voting for the 2024 general election has started in several counties this morning. If you haven't voted already, find a convenient early voting location close to you at https://t.co/EugzngMA1S!— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) October 21, 2024Georgia State AFL-CIO:Need a ride to the polls? Union members and workers' rights supporters, get your voice heard. Rides provided by Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda from early voting to November 5, 2024. Schedule at https://t.co/a3DqfGznS0. 💪 #YourVoteMatters #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/xg7BggVpEb— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) October 15, 2024Illinois AFL-CIO:A big weekend in Rockford for their 5th annual Labor Recognition Banquet. Thank you RUL President Sara Dorner, IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and UAW President Shawn Fain for reminding us that labor wins when we harness the power of a unified movement and voice. #1u pic.twitter.com/Tq4B7FUqQU— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) October 28, 2024Maine AFL-CIO:Today one of union canvassers knocked on our 20,000th door of the campaign season! Our goal is to knock on 25,000 doors to talk to voters about pro-labor legislative candidates in key battleground districts by the election. pic.twitter.com/PX2FJM0Ybq— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) October 24, 2024Massachusetts AFL-CIO:Working people are ready to elect @KamalaHarris, @JoyceCraigNH, @MaggieG603, and @ChrisPappasNH in New Hampshire! Huge crowd on the doors in Nashua this morning with the @NHAFLCIO #UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/MH6RbQASs5— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) October 26, 2024Michigan State AFL-CIO:This is what standing with union workers looks like. While Trump trashes Detroit, insults auto workers, and brags about denying workers overtime, Kamala Harris is fighting to save the livelihood of the working class. https://t.co/RMjc7EbkIE— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) October 17, 2024Minnesota AFL-CIO:Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham writes: "Project 2025 calls for rolling back more than a century of progress that created America’s middle class. In effect, the American Dream could become a nightmare for working people." https://t.co/nxT7S9F0vS #BetterInAUnion— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) October 28, 2024Missouri AFL-CIO:We had a great labor walk last weekend for @Shirleymata60 and @MaggieforMO! pic.twitter.com/sntNLgPDw1— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) October 27, 2024Montana State AFL-CIO:In the 2022 election, 6% of the Montana electorate effectively elected 88% of our State House, and 36 candidates had no opponent in the General election. That’s why we need elections that put voters first. For more information visit: https://t.co/jk4tIOFO8L #mtpol #mtnews pic.twitter.com/khXjDfcWW0— Montana AFL-CIO (@MTaflcio) October 24, 2024Nevada State AFL-CIO:“We are the ones who knock on doors!” What a treat to have Breaking Bad’s @BryanCranston help kickoff one of our final canvass launches. 9 days left and we’re giving it everything we’ve got for the #HarrisWalz ticket 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/orLEdt8mks— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) October 27, 2024New York State AFL-CIO:At least 140 Trump advisers contributed to Project 2025. See how the plan would impact workers: https://t.co/i1RPsRIgSU— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) October 27, 2024North Carolina State AFL-CIO:We want the best education and the brightest future for our children, but how will Trump's #Project2025 impact kids in North Carolina? Let’s break it down. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/2YcBTJNHoO— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) October 25, 2024Ohio AFL-CIO:It's never too early to talk about re-electing @SherrodBrown. Thanks to these @UAW members who were up at at the plant gates at 6am to talk with their coworkers about Sherrod and voting #YesOnIssue1 to end gerrymandering in #Ohio pic.twitter.com/1M4N7tkoRV— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) October 28, 2024Oregon AFL-CIO:The Oregon AFL-CIO is proud to endorse @RepTawnaSanchez for Oregon's 43rd House District.Learn about all of Oregon's labor endorsed candidates at https://t.co/B1B90w7Rqn.#ORpol #Labor2024 #Election2024 #Endorsement pic.twitter.com/xGrnZjyHWq— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) October 28, 2024Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Thank you to card-carrying union member Dr. Jill Biden for helping us GOTV with the Delaware County CLC, @PFTLocal3, and @UFT!When we vote, we WIN!#labor2024 pic.twitter.com/gxLKUthhpT— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) October 26, 2024Texas AFL-CIO:Reminder: ALL workers – regardless of race, religion, or immigration status – deserve a living wage, the right to collectively bargain, and freedom from exploitation.Don’t let billionaires like Trump and Elon Musk divide us. We are strongest when we stand together.— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) October 28, 2024Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:An evergreen reminder from @IAM751’s Jon Holden:“All workers deserve a defined-benefit pension. It is a righteous fight to try to win it back.”🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/mqV5Ll45bE— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) October 24, 2024Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:“Our union rights are definitely under attack, but not just union rights. All of our rights are under attack,” Freeman said. “We can’t let this man back in office.” https://t.co/7HFArljOEm— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) October 28, 2024 Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:29Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Musicians at Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Reach New Labor Agreement

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Musicians at Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Reach New Labor Agreement 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. After 15 months of negotiations, musicians at the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (BCO) ratified of a new two-year collective bargaining agreement. The musicians are represented by the Musicians’ Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 40-543. The new agreement has updated how the orchestra runs operations, including the creation of assistant principal positions within the orchestra’s string sections, more equitable practices to the orchestra’s audition policies, and standardizing the minimum number of players in each section of the orchestra.“The BCO’s musicians are grateful for the collaborative spirit in which this contract was negotiated,” said BCO’s principal viola and member of the BCO Players’ Committee, Chiara Kingsley-Dieguez. “While there is still more work to be done, this agreement is an excellent first step toward our goal of ensuring fair and equitable treatment of our musicians. We believe our orchestra has a very bright future and we look forward to working together with BCO’s management and board in the years ahead to accomplish our shared goal of presenting concerts of the highest musical quality in an environment that is warm and welcoming to everyone in our community.” Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:03Continue reading→