A statement from Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr. on President Trump’s Shutdown Announcement: “I want to thank all of our members and everyone who made calls, attended rallies and shared their personal stories during this shutdown. Unfortunately, this fight is far from over. “Opening up the government for three weeks is insufficient. The
Read moreAs the government shutdown moves well into its second month, IAM International President Bob Martinez continues urging lawmakers to guarantee federal contractors back pay.
Read moreHundreds of federal workers and supporters gathered at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC calling for an end to the government shutdown. The crowd occupied the atrium of the building holding a moment of silence for 33 minutes, one for each day of the shutdown.
Read moreIAM members all across the nation are engaged in the battle to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.
Read moreThousands came together at a rally in Washington, D.C. to demand an end to the current government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. IAM members who work for a NASA contractor and the Housing and Urban Development Department were on hand to address the crowd outside the AFL-CIO. WATCH: Machinists Demand Stop to Shutdown
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