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SAVE THE DATE: LCLAA’s 25th National Convention
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) 25th National Convention will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from July 30 – August 3, 2025. Join us as we work to strengthen communities, advocate for workers’ rights, and uplift Latino voices. Stay tuned for more details about this important event—you won’t want to miss it! Stay
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SAVE THE DATE: APALA’s 18th Biennial Convention
Mark your calendars for the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) 18th Biennial Convention! When: June 26 – 29, 2025 Where: Los Angeles, California The Convention offers a platform for workers, community activists, and allies to engage in lively discussions and develop skills to empower workers. More information coming soon: https://www.apalanet.org/
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SAVE THE DATE: 54th CBTU Convention
Make a note on your calendar and SAVE THE DATE for the 54th Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Convention! Join us for an impactful gathering filled with important discussions, networking opportunities, and a celebration of our collective achievements. When: May 20 – 26, 2025 Where: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, Florida Details will
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IAM Organizing Department Win at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 21, 2024— Approximately 68 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (LGBG) workers have overwhelmingly voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). LGBG workers help enrich the community by maintaining and growing the living collections through horticultural expertise, hosting concerts, seasonal events, and educational children’s activities. “LGBG employees are a
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So-called Department of Government Efficiency Would be Responsible for Nearly 500,000 Veteran Layoffs if Musk and Ramaswamy Execute Stated Plans
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), a union representing 110,000 federal employees, is sounding the alarm about what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – an unofficial entity operating outside of the federal government – would do to our nation’s veterans if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy achieve their stated
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IAM Salutes Retiring Western Territory General Vice President Gary R. Allen on Historic Career, Welcomes Robert ‘Bobby’ Martinez to Executive Council
The IAM is bidding farewell to one of its most esteemed leaders, Gary R. Allen, as he retires from his role as General Vice President. Allen’s departure marks the end of a transformative chapter for the union, but it also opens the door for Western Territory Chief of Staff Robert “Bobby” Martinez to take on
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IAM Organizing Department Win at Fort Jackson in South Carolina
On Oct. 29th, 46 Soldier Support Institute (SSI) workers at Fort Jackson in SC overwhelmingly voted to join the IAM. The SSI workers had heard from the other 800 unionized workers at the Fort about the benefits of being union, and were encouraged to join the local. IAM Organizing Department Special Representative Jerry McCarty and
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IAM Union Members at IKEA Perryville to Enter Federal Mediation as Strike Continues
Approximately 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local I460, District 4, working at the IKEA Distribution Center in Perryville, Maryland, remain on strike for a fair contract after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s latest proposal on Nov. 14, 2024. In a new development, IAM and IKEA will meet with a federal mediator
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Important Changes Coming to the IAM Group Medicare Part D Rx Program
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is from October 15, 2024, through December 7, 2024. We wanted to make you aware that Major Changes are Coming to the IAM Group Medicare Part D Rx Program in 2025! As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, beginning January 1, 2025, the federal government is implementing significant changes that will impact
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IAM Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The IAM proudly celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, designated by the Biden administration from Nov. 17 through Nov. 23, 2024. This week serves as an important reminder of the vital role that apprenticeship programs play in developing the skilled workforce necessary for a competitive American economy. “Apprenticeships have been the cornerstone of workforce training for over
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