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Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Omayra Sánchez

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Omayra Sánchez 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 Omayra Sánchez of the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU). Omayra Sánchez became chief shop steward among food service employees at Eglin Air Force Base shortly after the workers won their first union contract with ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 last year. Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:18Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Oshawa Power Workers Ratify New Union Contract

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Oshawa Power Workers Ratify New Union Contract 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. Members of  Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 636 who work at Oshawa Power in Ontario, Canada, ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The old contract was set to expire in February 2025. The new contract goes into effect  Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 1, 2027. It provides the workers with increases in wages, benefits, premiums and allowances.  Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:02Continue reading→

Building on Historic Union Victory, Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Rally to Win Strong First Contract

CHATTANOOGA – After an historic victory earlier this year, where Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga voted almost 3-to-1 to join the United Auto Workers (UAW), union members are now turning their attention to securing a strong first contract. On September 19, workers will begin negotiations with Volkswagen, aiming to win a first agreement that raises standards and […] The post Building on Historic Union Victory, Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Rally to Win Strong First Contract appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

US District Court Issues Rare Injunction Against Automaker Lucid for Firing Union Supporters

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued a temporary injunction Friday against the automaker Lucid and ordered it to reinstate two employees fired during an ongoing union drive. The rare 10(j) injunction stems from unfair labor practice (ULP) charges that the UAW filed with the National Labor Relations Board over the firing of Lucid […] The post US District Court Issues Rare Injunction Against Automaker Lucid for Firing Union Supporters appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Union Sends Message to IAM District 751 and W24 Members: Our Solidarity Will Win This Fight

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2024 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on IAM District 751 and W24 members’ strike at the Boeing Co.:  “Our members’ rejection of Boeing’s contract was a resounding victory for the entire aerospace industry and workers’ rights. Boeing The post IAM Union Sends Message to IAM District 751 and W24 Members: Our Solidarity Will Win This Fight appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

UAW President Shawn Fain and Hundreds of Workers Kick Off Volkswagen Contract Talks Sunday with Live Streamed Rally

CHATTANOOGA — On Sunday, Sept. 15, UAW President Shawn Fain will rally in Chattanooga with Volkswagen workers as contract negotiations covering more than 4,000 UAW members get underway. The workers are demanding a first agreement that raises standards and includes wages, benefits, and protections on par with those secured by autoworkers in unionized plants. Sunday’s 1:30 […] The post UAW President Shawn Fain and Hundreds of Workers Kick Off Volkswagen Contract Talks Sunday with Live Streamed Rally appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

New UAW Video Marks Anniversary of Historic “Stand Up” Strike Against Big Three Automakers and Significant Victories Since

Today, the UAW released a new video marking the one-year anniversary of one of the most consequential union campaigns in recent history. At midnight on September 15, 2023, thousands of workers walked out at plants at each of the Big Three automakers, launching the historic “Stand Up” strike. The video can be accessed here, and the media […] The post New UAW Video Marks Anniversary of Historic “Stand Up” Strike Against Big Three Automakers and Significant Victories Since appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

New UAW Brings “Stand Up” Energy to Worksites and Targeted Battleground Communities in Mass Political Mobilization Campaign

On the one-year anniversary of the Big Three Stand Up Strike, the United Auto Workers (UAW) is launching its bold 2024 political campaign to energize and activate tens of thousands of union members to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz and other UAW endorsed candidates in the upcoming election.  The post New UAW Brings “Stand Up” Energy to Worksites and Targeted Battleground Communities in Mass Political Mobilization Campaign appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Postal Service Overhaul Runs Into Challenges

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/us/politics/postal-service-changes-dejoy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.G04.hhuG.VzQrsaTkArJ2&smid=em-shareThursday, August 29, 2024Postal reformA Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal ServiceLouis DeJoy, the postmaster general, defended the 10-year plan to stabilize the agency’s finances, although he acknowledged that officials had faced initial challenges.Continue reading→

IAM Union Fully Supports District 751 and W24 Members After Rejecting Boeing Contract

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) released the following statement on IAM District 751 and W24’s rejection of a tentative agreement with the Boeing Co.:  “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the negotiating teams from District 751 and W24 and the unwavering solidarity of The post IAM Union Fully Supports District 751 and W24 Members After Rejecting Boeing Contract appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Rail Division Spokesman to Speak Out About Rail Safety at Federal Hearing

The IAM Rail Division will be featured in an upcoming Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing concerning growth in the freight rail industry.    The STB is an independent federal agency that is charged with economic regulation and policy of various forms of surface transportation, primarily rail transportation, and will hold hearings on Monday, Sept. 16 The post Rail Division Spokesman to Speak Out About Rail Safety at Federal Hearing appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Honors Our Past, Builds Our Future at 41st International Convention

The IAM Eastern Territory and the city of New York welcomed 1,135 IAM delegates from across North America. The theme of this year’s 41st IAM Convention was “Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future” IAM International President Brian Bryant kicked off the 41st IAM Grand Lodge Convention in New York City. Other highlights of the week The post IAM Honors Our Past, Builds Our Future at 41st International Convention appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Members Build Skills in Collective Bargaining Program

Twenty-four IAM members recently wrapped the Collective Bargaining program at the IAM’s Winpsinger Education and Technology Center, which offers participants a unique opportunity to analyze, build and practice effective bargaining techniques which are useful in an ever-changing bargaining environment. The participants are divided into teams and assigned specific objectives to attain in a simulated bargaining The post IAM Members Build Skills in Collective Bargaining Program appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Sergeants at Arms on Duty at IAM Grand Lodge Convention

Nearly two dozen IAM members were appointed to the Sergeant at Arms Committee at the 2024 Grand Lodge Convention. Their duty – maintain order and provide security for the delegates’ hall and backstage areas. With nearly 1,200 delegates in attendance, and more than 50 guest speakers, including VIPs, their duties were crucial and demanding to The post Sergeants at Arms on Duty at IAM Grand Lodge Convention appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Convention Delegate Speaks Out About IAM’s Democratic Presidential Endorsement Process

An IAM delegate explains the process for the IAM’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president. The decision took place following a virtual appearance from Gov. Walz and debate on the floor of the Convention, culminating in the delegates’ passage of a resolution endorsing the pro-union ticket. Watch Video here The post Convention Delegate Speaks Out About IAM’s Democratic Presidential Endorsement Process appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→