IAM Joins New Connecticut Manufacturing Initiative

The IAM has joined newly-elected U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Gov. Dannel Malloy (D-CT), local business leaders and others in launching a new manufacturing initiative in Connecticut.

lAM Ready to Help President Obama Rebuild America's Middle Class

The lAM stands ready to assist the White House in carrying out its progressive agenda of creating jobs, a thriving middle class, a renewed manufacturing sector, strong infrastructure, equal pay, tax reform and fair voting rights, says lAM International President Tom Buffenbarger.

The Provine Team

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Meet Clayton and Johnny Provine.  A father and son team who work together on the F18 Super Hornet at Boeing in St. Louis.

States Waste Billions Poaching Jobs

States are wasting billions of dollars of taxpayer money by luring jobs from each other, according to a study by the watchdog group Good Jobs First.  The study outlines how companies are committing interstate job fraud with economic development subsidies, by moving existing jobs from one state to another, rather than creating new jobs.  It's turned into an economic border war.

Defense Jobs Worth Fighting For

The U.S. government’s self-imposed fiscal crisis is forcing federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense, to slash its 2014 budget. But the Machinists Union says those cuts could harm the fragile economy by eliminating good middle-class jobs.

A City Fight for Local Jobs

You’ve seen the cranes, bulldozers, and hard hats around town! But you may be shocked to know that construction companies are using cheap labor from out of town to complete those local building project. But one major city area is cracking down and enforcing a law that guarantees local residents good jobs on those publically funded construction projects. 

Jobless Recovery: Finding Solutions for America's Workers

Almost everyone knows someone who has lost a job, as millions of Americans pound the pavement looking for work.  The Center for National Policy held an informal discussion on the jobless recovery and how to find solutions for America's workers.

Aerospace and Labor Join to Save U.S. Jobs

Tell Congress to Stop UI Debit Card Fees

Prepaid bank cards provide the jobless easy access to their benefits and can help those without a bank account avoid check-cashing fees and the risk of carrying cash. However, Big Banks are stinging too many unemployed Americans with unnecessary and hidden costs.

GOP Budget Targets Federal Jobs, Pay, Pensions

A highly punitive anti-worker budget, put forth by House GOP members this week, is on its way to the House floor after the House Budget Committee approved the deeply-flawed piece of legislation Wednesday.

Social Justice In An Unjust Economy

THE USA has some catching up to do when it comes to social justice.  That's according to a report recently put out by the Bertelsmann Foundation.

The Road To Recovery

What will grow the economy? It was the defining question posed to a group of labor, business and governors who met recently in Washington, DC.

Boch Techs Fight Back

Hundreds of labor activists gathered in Boston this weekend to show their support for the auto technicians at Boch Honda.  A group of workers who have been fighting for a first contract since November 2010.

Bringing Jobs Back

The message was strong and succinct coming from the Governors who met with labor leaders at the Painters Training Facility in Maryland.

Helping Unemployed Veterans

Scott Sunsvold served in Afghanistan.  Although he's held several communications positions since then, he and 800-thousand other veterans are now looking for work.

A Religious Perspective On The Economy

As millions of Americans suffer under the weight of the “Great Depression,” a pastor from Washington, D.C. is sharing his perspective on economy and offering words of encouragement to the unemployed.

Boeing to Close Military Aircraft Facility in Wichita

In a move that will cost 2,100 jobs, the Boeing Company announced this week it will close its military aircraft plant in Wichita, KS and move the work to Texas and Oklahoma. The IAM represents about 450 members at the facility, which performs modifications of military aircraft, in addition to work on Air Force One.

Boeing to Close Military Aircraft Facility in Wichita

In a move that will cost 2,100 jobs, the Boeing Company announced this week it will close its military aircraft plant in Wichita, KS and move the work to Texas and Oklahoma. The IAM represents about 450 members at the facility, which performs modifications of military aircraft, in addition to work on Air Force One.

Emergency Unemployment Prayer Vigil

Hundreds of jobless workers and clergy gathered on Capitol Hill for a Prayer Vigil, to support the need for emergency unemployment insurance.

Cut A Trillion, Lose A Million

October 28, 2011 - Cut a trillion from defense spending and you will lose a million jobs.  That's the news coming from aerospace experts and labor leaders in DC this week.

A Currency Battle

October 13, 2011 - Congress is taking a stand on currency manipulation.  A bill passed the Senate and now heads to the House.

A Sad Day for the FTAs

October 13, 2011 - Although the labor movement stormed Capitol Hill with their voices and their passion to just say NO, Congress passed free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama.

Take Action: Americans Need Jobs, Real Jobs - FAIR Jobs

American Jobs Act: Majority Leader Harry Reid will bring the American Jobs Act for vote on Tuesday evening October 11th.  Let your representatives in Washington know where you stand on this critical issue - contact them at 1-888-659-9401 or send them a message by clicking here and here.

Additionally, join the Machinists, unemployed workers and leaders of faith at the Capitol during the debate and vote on the American Jobs Act at 3:00PM.

Countdown to Calamity: Congress will also take up the issue on the Korea, Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements as early as Wednesday, October 12th.  Click here to learn more about the Trade Agreements and take action by contacting your congressional representatives here.

Wanting FAIR Trade Agreements

October 7, 2011 - There was no need to shout on Capitol Hill.  Just a show of solidarity because the issue speaks for itself.

New Government Plan to Fix Economy: Import Shoppers

On the eve of voting on trade deals that will send even more North American jobs overseas, the Washington Post reports that “for the first time, lawmakers, businesses and even White House officials are courting consumers from cash-rich countries such as China, India and Brazil to fill the nation’s shopping malls and pick up the slack for penny-pinching Americans.”