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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→

6th Annual IP Excellence in Organizing Awards

During the 41st IAM Convention, the 6th Annual International President’s Excellence in Organizing Awards were presented to celebrate a historic achievement in the realm of union organizing—a triumph that embodies the spirit of solidarity, determination, and collective action. It is with great pride and admiration that we honor these Districts for their outstanding contributions to The post 6th Annual IP Excellence in Organizing Awards appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM’s Growth on Display in International President’s Organizing Awards

During the 41st IAM Convention, the 6th Annual International President’s Excellence in Organizing Awards were presented to celebrate a historic achievement in the realm of union organizing—a triumph that embodies the spirit of solidarity, determination, and collective action. It is with great pride and admiration that we honor these Districts for their outstanding contributions to The post IAM’s Growth on Display in International President’s Organizing Awards appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Get Ready for Deer Season with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Game Lover’s Giveaway

Get ready for the big game season by learning to butcher your own deer – or getting better at it!  In the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) new SMART Tips & Tricks: How to Butcher A Deer video series, career butcher and chef Joe Benelli demonstrates the whole process, from skinning, quartering, and deboning to processing The post Get Ready for Deer Season with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Game Lover’s Giveaway appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

UAW President Shawn Fain, Elissa Slotkin to fire up Michigan union members at Flint canvassing event on Saturday

The UAW will host a rally and canvass kick-off with U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin in Flint, Michigan on Saturday, September 28. The post UAW President Shawn Fain, Elissa Slotkin to fire up Michigan union members at Flint canvassing event on Saturday appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Knocking Doors for Pro-Worker Candidates: In the States Roundup

Knocking Doors for Pro-Worker Candidates: 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). California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO:Whether you work in the public sector, are a tradesperson, a service worker, a healthcare worker… any worker. Trump’s Project 2025 plan will wreck your job. Anti-worker, anti-union. https://t.co/Jes7Kgk0YZ— California Federation of Labor Unions (@CaliforniaLabor) September 24, 2024Connecticut AFL-CIO:Huge turnout of union members in Danbury to knock doors for pro-worker candidates! Thanks to the members of the CT Building Trades, @AFTCT, @IAMDistrict26, @CEUI_SEIU_511 and @IBEW Local 420 for volunteering their time! #1u #LaborVotes pic.twitter.com/NmpQir6bHg— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) September 21, 2024Florida AFL-CIO:Florida brothers and sisters - now is the time to get prepared! https://t.co/JgWQruYHTK— Florida AFL-CIO (@FLAFLCIO) September 24, 2024Georgia State AFL-CIO:👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ Happy National Tradesman Day! Today, we honor the skilled tradespeople who are the backbone of our communities. From fixing leaks to building skyscrapers, your work is invaluable. 🏗️🔨 #NationalTradesmanDay #Tradesmen #1u #SkilledTrades #ConstructionHeroes #ThankYou 🚧 pic.twitter.com/Kx7SYMzRxF— Georgia AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOGeorgia) September 20, 2024Illinois AFL-CIO:Matthew is an Engineer/Paramedic in Alton, IL. As a first responder, Matthew is committed to serving his community and ensuring that quality and emergency medical care is readily available for those in need. #1u #HispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/mf2E12JOFO— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) September 25, 2024Maine AFL-CIO:Maine @MachinistsUnion members came back from their recent International convention pumped up & energized to build power in their unions! https://t.co/zsjH2k6u4I— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) September 25, 2024Massachusetts AFL-CIO:We will be out hitting the doors for labor's endorsed champions throughout election day.Saturday, join us for a labor walk for SEIU Member Kostas Loukos for State Rep. & IBEW member Paul Feeney for State Senate. We will meet at 9:30am at IBEW Local 104 in Mansfield. #mapoli pic.twitter.com/J1dmfLLTFm— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) September 24, 2024Michigan State AFL-CIO:7 weeks until Election Day.Make sure you’re registered to vote. pic.twitter.com/E96G8Hk3pk— Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ (@MIAFLCIO) September 17, 2024Minnesota AFL-CIO:“10,073 cars were stolen in Minnesota in 2017 compared to 316,000 people who experienced wage theft.” @NSPolicyAction #BetterInAUnion #mnleg https://t.co/Kg50QVWNRm— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) September 24, 2024Nevada State AFL-CIO:Superwalk kickoff with U.S. Senator Rosen firing up the crowd this weekend! We are always glad to have our pro-labor champions in the house of labor 💪🏼.6 weekends left before the election and every single union door needs to be knocked on! pic.twitter.com/S0VLvWWQIU— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) September 21, 2024New Hampshire AFL-CIO:This is what #Solidarity looks like! Thank you to all of our Brothers & Sisters that came out, in the rain, to talk to fellow union members about the importance of electing @JoyceCraigNH & @KamalaHarris!#1u #OurChoiceisJoyce pic.twitter.com/yN7pyQiLFh— New Hampshire AFL-CIO (@NHAFLCIO) September 21, 2024New Jersey State AFL-CIO:At a a panel discussion at the Labor Department, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond emphasized what is at stake for union members in this year's election. Read the full article here: https://t.co/QmdLc2N5yh pic.twitter.com/KwjMLD75qc— New Jersey AFL-CIO (@NJAFLCIO) September 23, 2024New York State AFL-CIO:Attention WNY! Secure your spot on this weekend's bus to Erie, PA to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Register here: https://t.co/u0Ru526nFw— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) September 24, 2024North Carolina State AFL-CIO:“...collective bargaining... doesn’t solve all the problems, but it provides the framework that when we get into conflicts, we can sit across the table and negotiate in good faith, with everybody protected.” https://t.co/iDXTzYg7fg via @NCNewsline #countmein #1u— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) September 20, 2024Ohio AFL-CIO:Ken Casey of the #DropkickMurphys had the last word of our #Ohio @AFLCIO Convention today as he showed his support for @SherrodBrown over another anti-working class grifter like Bernie Moreno. pic.twitter.com/KUd0IwSFh9— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) September 25, 2024Oregon AFL-CIO:📢 Show your solidarity with striking workers 📢Join picket lines at Boeing and Bigfoot Beverages.Find out when and where by visiting our strike map. https://t.co/S3qR90RkDB@MachinistsUnion @Teamsters pic.twitter.com/VSWWE4k9dv— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) September 24, 2024Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:Everything unions have fought for is on the ballot this year—fair wages, better benefits, safer workplaces. It’s time to stand strong and vote to protect it all. #HarrisWalz #LaborVotes pic.twitter.com/njd2NU95yZ— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) September 24, 2024Texas AFL-CIO:And they’re off ⛳️More than 30 teams of Texas union siblings are hitting the course for a day of fun and solidarity for our 21st Annual Walter Umphrey Golf Tournament! pic.twitter.com/6hsqpFdwne— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) September 25, 2024Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:As Machinists continue to strike Boeing, labor and community support is essential. Here’s how you can stand with the workers.This page will be continuously updated until the workers' demands are met.https://t.co/725C1m1GE9 pic.twitter.com/vAUnY4t2k8— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) September 16, 2024Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:I spy some union members 👀What it looked like at the Kamala Harris rally in Madison https://t.co/beyQoOTtMV via @CapTimes— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) September 24, 2024 Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:17Continue reading→