Politics & Legislation

The Lochner Era’s Dangerous Labor Legacy

Recent nominations to the U.S. Supreme Court have given it an anti-labor ideological leaning. Some legal observers are concerned that the Supreme Court may soon re-embody what scholars call the Lochner Era, a time from 1897 to 1937, when the Court was openly hostile to the vital needs of American workers.  

Activate L!ve – A Discussion on NAFTA 2.0

Call Now to Stop Kavanaugh

The majority in the U.S. Senate plans on voting as soon as Friday to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

IAM Lobbying Helps Push Senate to Pass FAA Reauthorization Bill

The Senate today passed a bipartisan five-year FAA Reauthorization Bill, sending the legislation to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The bill passed overwhelmingly in large part due to a coordinated lobbying effort between IAM members and its legislative team.   “I want to congratulate our legislative team for the countless hours they spent

Boeing Urged by Bipartisan House Coalition to Respect South Carolina Workers

A bipartisan group of 177 members of the House of Representatives, led by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA), sent a bipartisan letter urging Boeing Co. to respect the decision of Flight Line Technicians in South Carolina who voted to join the Machinists Union.