In general, employers value employees who see a problem, identify a solution and then act quickly to fix it. That’s what Bianca did at the Verizon Wireless store where she works in Brooklyn, N.Y., when she organized her co-workers to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) so they can fight for pay raises, better […]
Machinists Fighting GE Plant Closure in Waukesha, WI
GE Water & Power says it will stop manufacturing gas engines in Wisconsin, eliminating 350 skilled IAM jobs and throwing the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha, WI into turmoil. “Our members at GE Power & Water have provided a skilled and efficient workforce to manufacture world-class gas engine products for decades,” said District 10 Directing Business […]
Clinton Backs Bill to Protect Workers Fired for Union Activity
IAM endorsed presidential primary candidate Hillary Clinton is supporting the WAGE Act to better protect American workers who want to seek union representation (Photo: Bill Burke, Page One). Hillary Clinton reinforced her place as the IAM’s candidate for president with an endorsement of proposed legislation to strengthen protections for employees trying to unionize.The Workplace […]
U.S.-China Partnerships: The Real Cost to American Workers
U.S. Business and Industry Council President Kevin Kearns speaks on U.S.-China relations and the importance of action to tackle our trade deficit. A group of nine experts took part in a conference on China-U.S. relations and delivered incisive opinions about what the future holds for America. The U.S. Business & Industry Council (USBIC) hosted the […]
Labor Board Ruling Eases Way for Fast-Food Unions’ Efforts
WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board, in a long-awaited ruling, made it easier on Thursday for unions to negotiate on behalf of workers at fast-food chains and other companies relying on contractors and franchisees. The ruling, adopted in a 3-to-2 vote along partisan lines, was immediately attacked by business groups, who called on the […]
Oklahoma City Military Housing Workers Vote IAM Yes
IAM Local 850 in Oklahoma City, OK has 14 new members after employees of Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) at Tinker Air Force Base voted to join the IAM. “They just endured three weeks of a constant anti-union campaign from the company and union-busting law firm Jackson Lewis, but they remained united from our first meeting,” […]
Check out these Union-Made knives for the upcoming Union raffle!
The knife with the gold-colored etching commemorates the 125-year Anniversary of the IAM&AW (1888-2013). The black-handled knife is also Union-made in the USA! Both of these knives make a great set that any proud union member would love to have!