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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Tiffany Roman

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Tiffany Roman Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Tiffany Roman of AFGE. Tiffany Roman has been an AFGE member and licensed practical nurse for the Department of Veterans Affairs since 2018. She is currently the southern Colorado vice president for AFGE Local 1117. She is also the national chair of AFGE’s Hispanic Coalition (HISCO) and the AFGE District 11 HISCO coordinator. Roman recently became president of the newly established Rocky Mountains chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. She is a single mother and is pursuing her master’s in social work. Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 09/27/2024 - 11:10Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Tool & Die Unit Reaches Tentative Agreement at Ford’s River Rouge

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Tool & Die Unit Reaches Tentative Agreement at Ford’s River Rouge 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. On Wednesday, the UAW Local 600’s Tool & Die Unit at Ford’s River Rouge Complex reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co., one day ahead of its strike deadline.Roughly 500 workers in the Tool & Die Unit work at the Dearborn, Michigan, facility. Members were prepared to go on strike starting Sept. 26 if the multinational automotive manufacturer refused to address issues such as job security, wage parity and work rules. The negotiated TA includes protections against the impacts of advancements in 3D printing and establishes a process to secure additional die work as required. Additionally, UAW won a provision to eliminate the wage disparity for skilled trades, ensuring fair and equal pay across the board.“The members at the Rouge Complex understand the power of strength in numbers,” said UAW Vice President Chuck Browning. “They stuck together and showed Ford that they were willing to stand up if necessary to win what they deserve.” Kenneth Quinnell Fri, 09/27/2024 - 09:58Continue reading→

IAM Members Win Strong New Contract with Schneider Electric

Nearly 200 IAM Union members have ratified a new three-year master agreement with Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation company. The national agreement covers IAM Local 831 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Local 2574 in Huntington, Ind.; and Local 619 in Lexington, Ky. The contract also covers members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers The post IAM Members Win Strong New Contract with Schneider Electric appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Taking a Stand Against Suicide

Thousands of people commit suicide annually in the U.S. The IAM’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is helping to spread the word and offering solutions. For more information about the EAP, visit https://iam4.me/eap. If you are in need of consultation, please call the EAP hotline at (301) 335-0735. If you want to learn more about being The post Taking a Stand Against Suicide appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Historic NFFE-IAM 52nd Convention Wraps Up In Minneapolis

The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) recently concluded its 52nd Convention in Minneapolis Minnesota.    America’s first federal employee union, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), on its 107th birthday, announced the re-election of Randy Erwin as National President and Maximo Alonzo as National Secretary-Treasurer. Erwin and Alonzo were elected by delegates at The post Historic NFFE-IAM 52nd Convention Wraps Up In Minneapolis appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Victory in the Field Begins in the Factory’: Ukrainian President Thanks IAM Local 847 Members in Visit to Pennsylvania Ammunition Facility

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited a factory in Scranton ,Pa., to watch proud IAM Local 847 (District 1) members manufacture artillery shells. Zelensky also wanted to meet and thank the workers he considers vital to his country’s defense.  He was accompanied by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.,) and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) , The post Victory in the Field Begins in the Factory’: Ukrainian President Thanks IAM Local 847 Members in Visit to Pennsylvania Ammunition Facility appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Liz Sorenson

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Liz Sorenson Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Liz Sorenson of the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Liz Sorenson has served as president of the Nevada State AFL-CIO since 2017. She began her career over 40 years ago and in 1990 transferred to Nevada Bell, where she served as a steward, organizer, lobbyist and officer for CWA Local 9413. She was hired as CWA District 9 staff representative and, later, area director/political director. Sorenson has run the Nevada State AFL-CIO political walk program since 2000. She was elected as a board member of the Nevada State AFL-CIO in 2009 and is currently serving her second term as president after being re-elected in 2021. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:33Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Members at Ford’s River Rouge Tool and Die Unit Reach Tentative Agreement

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Members at Ford's River Rouge Tool and Die Unit Reach Tentative 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. UAW members working at Ford's new tab tool and die unit in the River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, reached a tentative agreement one day ahead of its strike deadline. The more than 500 workers in the tool and die unit will review the details of the agreement and hold a ratification vote in the coming days. Last week, the union said it would go on strike on Sept. 26 if local contract issues were not resolved. Core issues included job security, wage parity and work rules."If ratified, the agreement will set a new standard for the skilled trades at Ford," the union said. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:33Continue reading→

IAM Union Mourns Loss of Labor, Civil Rights Leader Bill Lucy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2024 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the passing of Bill Lucy: “Bill Lucy was the epitome of a change-maker and justice warrior. From helping to lead AFSCME and the Memphis sanitation worker strike to his founding of the Coalition The post IAM Union Mourns Loss of Labor, Civil Rights Leader Bill Lucy appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→