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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→

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Monica Martinez

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Monica Martinez 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 Monica Martinez of AFSCME. Monica Martinez is a clinical care partner at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles and serves as vice president of the patient care unit for AFSCME Local 3299. She takes great pride in making sure her neighbors have access to quality medical care. Martinez is always there for her patients and co-workers, showing up at the picket line and the bargaining table to strengthen her community and win respect and dignity for their essential work. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/25/2024 - 09:57Continue reading→

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Apple Store Employees in Oklahoma City Ratify Their First Union Contract

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Apple Store Employees in Oklahoma City Ratify Their First 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. Workers at the Apple Store in Oklahoma City's Penn Square Mall voted to ratify their first collective bargaining contract. The workers are members of Apple Retail Union-CWA Local 6016. They began organizing in early 2022, and the parties reached a tentative agreement in early September after a unanimous strike authorization vote in August and a store picket. This is the second group of Apple retail workers to secure a contract.The three-year contract includes wage increases of up to 11.5%, worker involvement in scheduling, guaranteed paid time off to vote, a safer and more democratic workplace, a grievance and arbitration process, the establishment of joint Safety and Health and Working Relations committees, job protection in the event of a store closure or relocation, severance pay, guaranteed paid time off, health and other benefits. Kenneth Quinnell Wed, 09/25/2024 - 09:55Continue reading→

IAM Union Celebrates Hawaiian History Month

This month, the IAM proudly commemorates Hawaiian History Month, an annual celebration that spotlights Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Queen Lili’uokalani, and the invaluable cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people. IAM members have come forward to share their perspectives on the importance of this celebration, reflecting a collective understanding and appreciation for Hawaiian history and culture. The post IAM Union Celebrates Hawaiian History Month appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

Volkswagen Workers Outline Their Demands in New UAW Video as First Contract Campaign Begins

Today, the UAW released a new video outlining the priority demands of Volkswagen workers as contract negotiations between the union and the German automaker begin for a first agreement at the Chattanooga plant.  The post Volkswagen Workers Outline Their Demands in New UAW Video as First Contract Campaign Begins appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Local 774 Members at Textron Aviation Remain On Strike; Ready to Bargain Fair Contract

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 24, 2024 — Nearly 5,000 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 774 (District 70) members at Textron Aviation in Wichita remain on strike after the expiration of the current agreement on Monday, Sept. 23. IAM 774 members overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer and voted to strike. IAM Local The post IAM Local 774 Members at Textron Aviation Remain On Strike; Ready to Bargain Fair Contract appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→

IAM CORE Apple Leader Meets International President Bryant, Tours IAM Headquarters

In August 2024, workers at the first U.S. unionized Apple Store, represented by the IAM, ratified a new contract after 18 months of bargaining. The union contract included a 10% raise, scheduling improvements, and protections for part-time and current members. It also includes a severance clause, limits on contracted employees, and a clear disciplinary process. The post IAM CORE Apple Leader Meets International President Bryant, Tours IAM Headquarters appeared first on IAMAW.Continue reading→