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THE GUARDIAN: The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy

March 11, 2025Trump’s potential plans for the USPS could threaten the agency’s rich legacy of Black employment, from which generations of Black families have secured wealth and benefits through service. “The postal service workforce is more diverse racially [and] ethnically than the labor force in this country as a whole,” said Brian Renfroe, the national president of the National Association of Letter Carriers. No PrivatizationTHE GUARDIAN: The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacyTrump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs0Continue reading→

Chicago Rideshare Drivers Rally to Announce Powerful Coalition Led by IAM Local 701, SEIU Local 1

At a rally outside Uber’s Chicago headquarters on Thursday, rideshare drivers from across Chicagoland announced a robust coalition including IAM Local 701, SEIU Local 1, and the Chicago Gig Alliance to continue the fight in raising standards for rideshare drivers across Illinois. Drivers and their allies demanded legislation that would grant them the legal right The post Chicago Rideshare Drivers Rally to Announce Powerful Coalition Led by IAM Local 701, SEIU Local 1 appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Organizers Build Power at Winpisinger Center

The Organizing II class at the IAM’s Winpisinger Education Center is part of a broader program, focused on advanced organizing skills and tactics for union organizers. It builds upon introductory concepts, delving into more complex campaign strategies, including materials, techniques, and addressing real-world organizing challenges.  Watch the video report here. The aim of the 30-member The post IAM Organizers Build Power at Winpisinger Center appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM to Commemorate Fallen Members on April 28

Worker safety is one of the most important aspects of being a union member, and on Monday, April 28, we remember those who passed too soon. Join us as we toll a bell in honor of our fallen members whose lives were tragically cut short due to occupational injuries or illnesses. We’ll also extend special The post IAM to Commemorate Fallen Members on April 28 appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

NFFE-IAM Endorses Legislation to Reinstate Illegally Terminated Civil Servants

Recently the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) endorsed the Model Employee Reinstatement for Ill-advised Termination (MERIT) Act, which would reinstate the tens of thousands of federal workers who were unlawfully terminated by President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE. The bill is sponsored by Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and had 66 cosponsors as of yesterday’s The post NFFE-IAM Endorses Legislation to Reinstate Illegally Terminated Civil Servants appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

NFFE-IAM Endorses Legislation to Reinstate Illegally Terminated Civil Servants

Recently the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) endorsed the Model Employee Reinstatement for Ill-advised Termination (MERIT) Act, which would reinstate the tens of thousands of federal workers who were unlawfully terminated by President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE. The bill is sponsored by Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and had 66 cosponsors as of yesterday’s The post NFFE-IAM Endorses Legislation to Reinstate Illegally Terminated Civil Servants appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Union Urges Passing Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

The IAM Union is urging Congressional support for the the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to enhance worker protections. Why it matters: The PRO Act strengthens federal laws to protect employees’ rights to organize, strike, and negotiate for better wages and benefits. It includes civil penalties for employers who violate these rights. The post IAM Union Urges Passing Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM Union Urges Passage of PRO Act

The IAM Union is urging Congressional support for the the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to enhance worker protections. Why it matters: The PRO Act strengthens federal laws to protect employees’ rights to organize, strike, and negotiate for better wages and benefits. It includes civil penalties for employers who violate these rights. The post IAM Union Urges Passage of PRO Act appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Women’s History Month Profiles: Sandy Laemmel

Women's History Month Profiles: Sandy Laemmel For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is  Sandy Laemmel’s journey with NALC spans 50 years, starting when she was a teenager running an errand to buy stamps at the post office, where a “We’re Hiring” sign changed her life. From letter carrier to steward and president of Detroit Branch 1, she has dedicated herself to helping others. Since 2022, she’s served as a national trustee. “The common thread is people,” she said. She’s been the person others relied on, but “they’ve given me more in return. It’s truly better to give than receive. From teenager to trustee, I’ve been blessed in ways words can’t express.” Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/13/2025 - 10:47 Tags: Women's History MonthContinue reading→

UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Volkswagen for Violating Workers’ Rights in Chattanooga

The UAW has filed federal labor charges against Volkswagen for violating U.S. labor law at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. The company is attempting to cut jobs and make major changes without first negotiating with the union, as required by law.  The post UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Volkswagen for Violating Workers’ Rights in Chattanooga appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Hundreds Rally Outside VA in Wisconsin to Stop DOGE Cuts

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Hundreds Rally Outside VA in Wisconsin to Stop DOGE Cuts 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. Union members and community allies rallied outside the Zablocki Veterans’ Administration (VA) Medical Center in Milwaukee on Friday to protest President Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to our critical federal workforce.Workers at the medical center are members of AFGE Local 3, the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (WFNHP), American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 5000, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Wisconsin. Even before these latest funding attacks, nurses, supply technicians, social workers, housekeepers and other staff were already sounding the alarm about low-staffing levels impacting patient care. A recent internal memo published by the Associated Press showed that Musk’s DOGE is pushing to cut an additional 80,000 jobs—a staggering 20% of the VA department staff—which would make caring for the approximately 62,000 patients that come through the Milwaukee facility every year even more difficult.“Quality health care is a critical need for our veterans,” said Monica Luecking-David, a nurse at the facility and the chapter president of the WFNHP. “None of us are disposable. The VA’s mission could not be achieved without each and every one of us.”“Federal workers and public sector workers make our country right in countless ways that too often go unnoticed until they are not there. And then our country will come unglued,” said Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale. Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 03/13/2025 - 09:53Continue reading→