U.S. Congressman Visits Midwest Territory Office

Illinois Democratic Congressman Daniel Lipinski recently visited with IAM representatives at the union’s Midwest Territory office to discuss issues of importance to Machinists in Illinois and throughout the nine-state territory. Those issues include creating jobs, health care reform, passage of the Employee Free Choice Act and the development of a national manufacturing strategy.

The Employee Free Choice Act

One of the most important bills for working families in years - the Employee Free Choice Act would enable workers to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions by restoring their rights to form unions.

EFCA

One of the most important bills for working families in years - the Employee Free Choice Act would enable workers to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions by restoring their rights to form unions. For too long, workers have had to deal with employers who routinely fire, threaten and coerce employees in efforts to keep workers unorganized. 

Trumka: Higher Wages Key to Economic Recovery

In a recent speech at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Rich Trumka said there have been two economies operating in the United States for years: the real economy and the financial economy. The financial economy allowed for a small minority to get ahead, while those in the real economy were left holding the bag.

Sen. Arlen Specter Stumbles on Bill Press Show

July, 2009 - Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa) continues to waffle and perpetuate knowing falsehoods about legislation aimed at giving working families freedom to bargain for better wages, benefits and a secure means for saving for retirement.  Send a message to Congress about the Employee Free Choice Act.

A Bill Protecting Organizing Rights

In addition to honoring majority signup, and forcing binding arbitration, the Employee Free Choice Act would also raise penalties for employers who fire, or harass workers who desire to form unions. Hollywood activists, politicians, and economists recently spoke out in support!

Rallying for EFCA

February 11, 2009 - Statistics state that nearly 60 million workers would form or join a union tomorrow if they had the opportunity.  Passing the Employee Free Choice Act would guarantee those 60 million get that chance.

EFCA: Bill Summary

Downloadable, print version of H.R. 800 summary.